Abstract
Solar air heaters can be used for many applications at low and moderate temperatures. There are different factors affecting the solar air heater efficiency, e.g. collector length, collector depth, type of absorber plate, glass cover plate, wind speed, etc. The absorber shape factor is the most important parameter in the design for any type of solar air heater. Increasing the absorber shape area will increase the heat transfer to the flowing air, but on the other hand, will increase the pressure drop in the collector, this increases the required power consumption to pump the air flow crossing the collector. It was most important to find the optimizing angle of the triangular collector. The effect of the change of the absorber shape factor on the collector performance was studied. A theoretical model was constructed for the two types of collectors, taking into account the new parameter, called the absorber shape factor. The results can be used for all types of solar air heaters by changing the value of the absorber shape factor. The optimum angle of the triangular collector was deduced.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
