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Experimental and analytical performance study of a thermosyphon water heater

Experimental and analytical performance study of a thermosyphon water heater

Authors :
Y. Khalifa
M.M. Hawas
Tariq Muneer
Source :
Energy Conversion and Management. 23:119-124
Publication Year :
1983
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1983.

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