Status of the NASA-Lewis flat-plate collector tests with a solar simulatorSimulator test results of 15 collector types are reported. Collectors are given performance ratings according to their use for pool heating, hot water, absorption A/C or heating and solar Rankine machines. Collectors found to be good performers in the above categories, except for pool heating, were a black nickel coated, 2 glass collector, and a black paint 2 glass collector containing a mylar honeycomb. For pool heating, a black paint, one glass collector was found to be the best performer. Collector performance parameters of 5 collector types were determined to aid in explaining the factors that govern performance. The two factors that had the greatest effect on collector performance were the collector heat loss and the coating absorptivity.
Document ID
19750043461
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Simon, F. F. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1974
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Science Foundation, Workshop on Solar Collectors for Heating and Cooling of Buildings