Temperature stratification from thermal diodes in solar hot water storage tank
Journal Article
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· Solar Energy
- San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0087 (United States)
In this brief note, we have experimentally measured the temperature stratification in a solar hot water storage tank resulting from a simulated solar heating load. Various modifications using a double chimney device that acts as a thermal diode were examined with the intent of maximizing temperature stratification. The greatest stratification was seen with a unique thermal diode arrangement named the express-elevator design, so-called for the direct hot water path from the bottom third of the tank to the top third. (author)
- OSTI ID:
- 21305703
- Journal Information:
- Solar Energy, Vol. 84, Issue 3; Other Information: Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved; ISSN 0038-092X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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