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The solarsiphon flat plate collector

Conference · · Alternative Energy Sources; (United States)
OSTI ID:6979408
A flat plate collector incorporating a two-phase thermosiphon as the means of transferring energy collected on a black surface, attached to the thermosiphon, to water passing through a horizontal heat transfer tube located at the top of the collector is described. Thermal performance of the device and application to solar heating systems is discussed.
Research Organization:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
OSTI ID:
6979408
Report Number(s):
CONF-801210-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Alternative Energy Sources; (United States) Journal Volume: 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English