Journal article
Calculation of the top loss coefficient of a flat-plate collector
Solar energy, v 27(1), pp 69-71
01 Jan 1981
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Abstract
The useful energy gain of a flat plate collector depends strongly on energy losses due to convective and radiative heat transfer processes from the top surface of the collector. Klein's (1975) empirical equations are given, discussed, and compared at different plate temperatures for calculations of a simpler equation for a top loss coefficient. Results show Klein's approach as satisfactory, although discrepancies arose when testing for the coefficient's dependence on collector tilt. In addition, the new equation proved simpler to manipulate, and provided an enhanced accuracy in the calculations over a wide range of different parameters.
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- Title
- Calculation of the top loss coefficient of a flat-plate collector
- Creators
- V Agarwal - Drexel UniversityD Larson - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Solar energy, v 27(1), pp 69-71
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1981LY99400010
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0242647225
- Other Identifier
- 991019173906804721
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