Long term weathering effects on the thermal performance of the Solaron (air) solar collector

Technical Report · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6322764· OSTI ID:6322764

The test procedures and the results obtained during the evaluation test program on the Solaron Corporation air-type solar collector are presented. The tests were performed under simulated conditions, following long-term exposure to natural weathering conditions. The Solaron Model 2001, air-type solar collector has a gross area of 19 square feet (35.25'' x 77.63'') and the weight is 160 pounds. The absorber plate is made of 24-gage steel, the coating is baked-on black paint, the cover consists of two sheets of 1/8-inch low-iron tempered glass, and the insulation is one thickness of 3 5/8-inch fiberglass batting.

• Research Organization: Wyle Labs., Huntsville, AL (USA). Solar Energy Systems Div.
• DOE Contract Number: EX-76-A-29-1037
• OSTI ID: 6322764
• Report Number(s): DOE/NASA/CR-161166
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators
ALLOYS
BLACK COATINGS
COATINGS
COVERINGS
EFFICIENCY
FIBERGLASS
FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
GLASS
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
MATERIALS
PAINTS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SOLAR ABSORBERS
SOLAR AIR HEATERS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
STEELS
TESTING
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
THERMAL INSULATION
WEATHERING