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Libbey--Owens--Ford Solar Collector static load test

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6789855· OSTI ID:6789855
The results of the static load test which was performed on the Libbey--Owens--Ford Solar Collector are presented. The test article is a flat-plate solar collector that uses liquid as the heat transfer medium. The overall dimensions of the collector are 3' x 7' x 4-3/4''. The absorber plate is No. 110 copper and is .021'' thick. It has a double glass cover of 1/8'' tempered glass and weighs approximately 130 pounds.
Research Organization:
Wyle Labs., Huntsville, AL (USA). Solar Energy Systems Div.
DOE Contract Number:
EX-76-A-29-1037
OSTI ID:
6789855
Report Number(s):
DOE/NASA/CR-150852
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English