Strip-type solar collector

What is a solar collector?

Solar collector is a mechanical device which captures the radiant solar energy and converts it to useful thermal energy . The use of solar energy for heat production dates from antiquity.

What are the different types of solar collectors?

There are two main types of collectors: non-concentration and concentrating collectors. In non-concentration collectors, the collector area and absorber area are the same. These collectors intercept solar radiation and absorb it without concentrating it.

What are the different types of solar collectors for swimming pools?

Special collectors have been developed for heating seasonal swimming pools: they are unglazed and made of a special copolymer plastic. These collectors cannot withstand freezing conditions. Approximate maximum operating temperature of such type of solar collector is 10 – 20 o C above ambience. 3. Flat-plate collector

What are the different types of flat-plate solar collectors?

Fig. 4. Classification of flat-plate solar collectors These collectors are of two basic types based on heat transfer fluid : liquid type and air type (Table 2).

What is a fixed tilted non-concentration solar collector?

Flat Plate Collectors: Fixed tilted non-concentration collectors are used for temperatures below 100 °C. They can utilize both direct and diffuse solar radiation. These collectors are installed in a fixed tilted position, ideally facing the equator, to maximize efficiency and capture sunlight throughout the day.

What is the difference between a concentrating and a non-concentration solar collector?

In non-concentration collectors, the collector area and absorber area are the same. These collectors intercept solar radiation and absorb it without concentrating it. Concentrating collectors, however, have a larger area for intercepting solar radiation compared to the absorber area.