Tubular solar collector analysis and comparison with flat plate collectors in SDHW applications

Author

Kevin A. Cole

Abstract

A residential solar domestic hot water system utilizing tubular solar collectors is analyzed for climatic conditions typical of various regions of the Northeast. Experimentally determined system parameters are used in analytical simulations to compare the performance of systems using two different flat plate collectors to the system using the tubular type. A cost/benefit analysis is performed to determine the economic feasibility of the various systems.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Solar collectors; Solar heating

Publication Date

1981

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Mechanical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Watts, Wayne

Advisor/Committee Member

Des, Robert

Advisor/Committee Member

Nye, Alan

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TJ810 .C58

Recommended Citation

Cole, Kevin A., "Tubular solar collector analysis and comparison with flat plate collectors in SDHW applications" (1981). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/7121

Campus

RIT – Main Campus