Keywords
Solar water heaters
Abstract
A computer simulation of a thermosyphon system allowing load drawoff and non-ideal weather conditions has been developed. The model is restricted to the more common single cover, flat plate collector system. Using an analysis based on the present literature, this model calculates the energy absorbed by the collector, the temperature distribution through the system, and the corresponding flow rate. Experimental data for a non-ideal day is compared to the computer simulation. Results of this comparison indicate that the desired parameters, flow rate, collector inlet and outlet temperatures, and the mean tank temperature can be predicted by this model to within 10 percent.
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Graduation Date
1976
Advisor
Evans, Ronald D.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Engineering
Format
Pages
169 p.
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0012747
Subjects
Solar water heaters
STARS Citation
Clark, William E., "Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Thermosyphon Solar Hot Water Systems" (1976). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 205.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/205
Contributor (Linked data)
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
Collection (Linked data)
Accessibility Status
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