Use of photovoltaic cells as part of a solar domestic hot water system

Technical Report · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6008750

Kagel, A D

A photovoltaic power source was used to drive a dc pump in a 2 panel, 66 gal solar domestic hot water solar system. This project demonstrated the potential for solar electrical generation in a potentially broad practical application. The pv was mounted between the flat plate collectors so that when the sun heated the flat plates, the sun would activate the pv and run the pump. A mechanical time lapse indicator was added to measure circulation time and a flow meter measured the rate of flow in the closed loop of the solar system.

• Research Organization: Kagel (Allen D.), Newark, DE (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FG43-80R302402
• OSTI ID: 6008750
• Report Number(s): DOE/R3/02402-T1; ON: DE85009176
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140600* -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems
140907 -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Water Heating
APPLIANCES
COST
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
FLOWMETERS
HEATERS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
METERS
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
POWER SUPPLIES
PUMPS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
TIMING PROPERTIES
WATER HEATERS
WATER PUMPS