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Experimental and analytical performance study of a thermosyphon water heater
Experimental and analytical performance study of a thermosyphon water heater
- Source :
- Energy Conversion and Management. 23:119-124
- Publication Year :
- 1983
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 1983.
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Abstract
- The performance of a thermosyphon solar water heater was studied analytically and experimentally. A finite-difference model was used to predict year-round performance. Tests were conducted on an experimental heater subjected to acutal weather conditions in Benghazi, Libya. Satisfactory qualitative and quantitative agreement was found between experimental and predicted results. A storage volume of 60 liters per unit collector area was found to be optimum for Benghazi conditions. The day-end temperature was found to vary between 23° and 51°C for the test period, which occurred in winter, with an average of 41°C.
Details
- ISSN :
- 01968904
- Volume :
- 23
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Energy Conversion and Management
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........6ebd7aae4f9cd895d50ccf744078e29c
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0196-8904(83)90071-7