Indoor test for thermal performance evaluation on the Sunworks (air) solar collector

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6403382· OSTI ID:6403382

The test procedure used and the results obtained from an evaluation test program conducted to obtain thermal performance data on a Sunworks single-glazed air solar collector under simulated conditions are described. These tests were made using the Marshall Space Flight Center's solar simulator. A time constant test and incident angle modifier test were also conducted to determine the transient effect and the incident angle effect on the collector. These results and the results of the collector load test are also discussed. The Sunworks ''Selector'' solar energy collector is an air-type, single-glazed flat plate. The absorber is copper sheet with selective black coating. Outside dimensions are 36 inches by 84 inches by 4 inches. Collector weight is 111 pounds.

• Research Organization: Wyle Labs., Huntsville, AL (USA). Solar Energy Systems Div.
• DOE Contract Number: EX-76-A-29-1037
• OSTI ID: 6403382
• Report Number(s): DOE/NASA/CR-150666
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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SOLAR SIMULATORS
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STAGNATION
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COATINGS
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TESTING
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