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Low-cost Batch Solar Water Heater research and development project. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5973132
This report presents a summary of the development and testing of Batch Solar Water Heaters. Batch Heaters tested include several kinds of tank-under-glass (Breadbox) models and several types of Inverted Batch Solar Water Heaters with both fixed and moveable reflector systems. Temperature graphs and tables of performance indices are presented for each water heater tested. An Inverted Batch Water Heater was developed based upon the test results called the Bottomgainer. Two prototypes of the Bottomgainer model were installed and monitored in use on residences. The Bottomgainer concept could be adapted to commercial production.
Research Organization:
New Mexico Solar Energy Association, Santa Fe (USA)
OSTI ID:
5973132
Report Number(s):
NMERDI-2-69-2506; ON: DE83902632
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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