Capturing Solar Energy

Flat Plate Solar Collector:

Components of a Flat Plate Collector.

• Cover Plate 1 - 2 Layers of Glass, Plastic, or Fiberglass. Plastic or Fiberglass must be UV Resistant.
• Batton: Holds Down Cover Plate
• Heat Transfer element: Pipes or tubes.
• Heat Exchange Medium : Usually Water
• Absorber: Metal plate painted black
• Insulation: Reduce heat loss through the back and sides
• Enclosure: Weatherproof Container

Heating A Swimming Pool with Solar

• No reason not too!!!! Checkout Commercial Graphic : Its a bit Biased, but you get the idea.
• Swimming Pool Heater Sample Data:
• No glazing required. Not shooting for maximum efficiency.
• Don't need to heat water as hot as Domestic Hot Water
• Another Collector for Pools

Domestic Hot Water:

Example of Advertising

Thermosiphon Systems

• No Pump required: Basic Principle, Hot Water Rises

Batch Heating System

• A Hot Water Tank in an insulated box. Preheat water before it goes to your tank.

Hot Water System in Eugene.