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Comparison of two dynamic test methods for solar flat-plate collectors

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Title Comparison of two dynamic test methods for solar flat-plate collectors
 
Creator AMER, EH
JADEJA, P
NAYAK, JK
SHARMA, GK
 
Subject performance
flat-plate collectors
transient testing
dynamic methods
one-node models
 
Description A survey on different methods for rating the thermal performance of solar collectors in transient conditions has been made. Two inexpensive methods (Saunier's and Exell's) have been selected for an extensive comparative study. The methods are discussed in detail and test sequences are explained. The methods are applied to a flat-plate solar collector, and their output results are compared with the steady state ASHRAE standard. It is seen that a very good estimation of collector performance characteristics could be obtained from Saunier's method, but Exell's method may not be suitable for testing conventional collectors. Results of not more than 7% deviation from steady state values are obtained from Saunier's test despite some inconveniences in conducting the tests. (C) 1997 .
 
Publisher PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
 
Date 2011-08-23T20:17:01Z
2011-12-26T12:56:35Z
2011-12-27T05:45:30Z
2011-08-23T20:17:01Z
2011-12-26T12:56:35Z
2011-12-27T05:45:30Z
1998
 
Type Article
 
Identifier ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, 39(3-4), 285-293
0196-8904
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0196-8904(96)00199-9
http://dspace.library.iitb.ac.in/xmlui/handle/10054/10630
http://hdl.handle.net/10054/10630
 
Language en