Development of a low-temperature, low-cost, black liquid solar collector, phase 2
Abstract
The long-term durability of various plastic materials and solar collector designs was evaluated and sufficient outdoor performance data to design a full-scale demonstration of a black-liquid solar collector for a commercial application were obtained. Besides conducting indoor weathering tests of various plastic materials, two outdoor automated test facilities were built. One unit was in use for about two winter months in Columbus, Ohio, and the other unit is ready for testing in Phoenix, Arizona. Extruded polycarbonate panels and extruded acrylic panel designs were investigated.
- Publication:
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Semiannual Report
- Pub Date:
- March 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980bclo.reptQ....L
- Keywords:
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- Energy Absorption Films;
- Environmental Tests;
- Plastics;
- Polymeric Films;
- Solar Collectors;
- Weathering;
- Design Analysis;
- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- Heat Pumps;
- Long Term Effects;
- Service Life;
- Solar Heating;
- Energy Production and Conversion