Results of computer analysis of effects of various manifold insulation detailed in 23-page report show that if fluid is distributed to and gathered from array of solar collectors by external rather than internal manifold, effectiveness of manifold insulation has major influence on efficiency. Report describes required input data and presents equations that govern computer model. Provides graphs comparing collector efficiencies for representative manifold sizes and insulations.


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    Title :

    Manifold Insulation for Solar Collectors


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1982-12-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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