Active Solar Systems to Produce Hot
Water.
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
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.