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

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 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), Vol. 105:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS
BOILING
SOLAR STILLS
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THERMAL EFFICIENCY
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FLUID MECHANICS
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS
THERMODYNAMICS
EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT
EVAPORATORS
FLUIDS
MECHANICS
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
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