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An experimental investigation with artificial sunlight of a solar hot-water heaterThermal performance measurements were made of a commercial solar hot water heater in a solar simulator to determine basic performance characteristics of a traditional type of flat plate collector, with and without side reflectors (to increase the solar flux). Information on each of the following was obtained; (1) the effect of flow and incidence angle on the efficiency of a flat plate collector (but only without side reflectors); (2) transient performance under flow and nonflow conditions; (3) the effectiveness of reflectors to increase collector efficiency for a zero radiation angle at fluid temperatures required for solar air conditioning; and (4) the limits of applicability of a collector efficiency correlation based on the Hottel Whillier equation.
Document ID
19770006595
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Simon, F. F. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
August 20, 1976
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-X-73534
E-8959
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-73534
Report Number: E-8959
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Conf. of the Intern. Solar Energy Soc.
Location: Winnipeg
Country: Canada
Start Date: August 15, 1976
End Date: August 20, 1976
Accession Number
77N13538
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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