Thermal performance evaluation of the Suncatcher SH-11 (Liquid) Solar Collector
This report contains the procedures used and the results obtained during the evaluation test program on the Solar Unlimited, Inc., Suncatcher SH-11 (Liquid) Solar Collector. The flat-plate collector case assembly is made of .08 inch aluminum 3003 H14 rivited with fiberglass board insulation. The absorber consists of collared aluminum fins mechanically bonded to 3/8 inch copper tubing and coated with 3M ''Nextel'' black. Water is used as the working fluid. The glazing is made of a single glass, 1/8 inch water white, tempered and antireflective. The collector weight is 85 pounds with overall external dimensions of about 35.4'' x 82.0'' x 4.0''. The test program was conducted to obtain thermal performance data on the Solar Unlimited Suncatcher SH-11 solar collector under simulated conditions. These tests were conducted using the MSFC Solar Simulator.
- Research Organization:
- Wyle Labs., Huntsville, AL (USA). Solar Energy Systems Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- EX-76-A-29-1037
- OSTI ID:
- 5815966
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NASA/CR-161253
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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