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Heat transfer characteristics of a back-corrugated absorber surface for solar air collectors

Journal Article · · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5349888
Current literature on solar air collectors emphasizes satisfactory heat transfer between the absorber and the flowing air as being a major factor in overall performance. Heat transfer in the airflow passages, usually in or near the transitional flow range, is also influenced by entrance effects. The present study experimentally examines a back-corrugated absorber-convector comprised of a rectangularly corrugated plate attached to the back side of a flat absorber plate with a high temperature, high strength adhesive. 8 refs.
Research Organization:
Purdue Univ, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
OSTI ID:
5349888
Journal Information:
Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States), Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Vol. 81-WA/Sol-5; ISSN ASMSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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