An analysis of a flat-plate solar collector with internal boiling

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266407· OSTI ID:6927292

Abramzon, B; Borde, I; Yaron, I

The extended mathematical model of a flat-plate solar collector-evaporator permits prediction of the effects of boiling of the working fluid in the collector tubes on the efficiency of the collector. The efficiency increases sharply and approaches the ideal on transition from single phase flow to the subcooled and saturated boiling regimes, regardless of the nature of the working fluid.

• Research Organization: Applied Research Institute, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva
• OSTI ID: 6927292
• Journal Information: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States) Vol. 105:4; ISSN JSEED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators
BOILING
EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT
EVAPORATORS
FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
FLUID MECHANICS
FLUIDS
HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MECHANICS
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR STILLS
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
THERMODYNAMICS