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    Solar collectors use glazed boxes containing pipes to absorb and retain solar radiation, converting it to heat. The heated water is stored in an insulated tank. Passive systems rely on natural forces like gravity and convection to circulate water, while active systems use electric pumps. Direct systems heat water in the collector pipes, while indirect systems use an anti-freeze solution to transfer heat to a separate water supply. Benefits include reduced electricity bills and clean energy, while costs are high initially and performance relies on climate and home orientation.

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    Solar collectors use glazed boxes containing pipes to absorb and retain solar radiation, converting it to heat. The heated water is stored in an insulated tank. Passive systems rely on natural forces like gravity and convection to circulate water, while active systems use electric pumps. Direct systems heat water in the collector pipes, while indirect systems use an anti-freeze solution to transfer heat to a separate water supply. Benefits include reduced electricity bills and clean energy, while costs are high initially and performance relies on climate and home orientation.

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    Solar collectors use glazed boxes containing pipes to absorb and retain solar radiation, converting it to heat. The heated water is stored in an insulated tank. Passive systems rely on natural forces like gravity and convection to circulate water, while active systems use electric pumps. Direct systems heat water in the collector pipes, while indirect systems use an anti-freeze solution to transfer heat to a separate water supply. Benefits include reduced electricity bills and clean energy, while costs are high initially and performance relies on climate and home orientation.

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    SOLAR COLLECTOR FOR WATER AND SPACE HEATING

    Tariq Mansour

    Solar Collector and Storage Tank


    Solar Collector
    Glazed, insulated box series of pipes inside Retains radiation which is converted to heat

    Storage tank which stores water

    Passive vs. Active


    Passive
    Utilizes natural forces(gravity, convection currents) Batch Thermosiphon

    Active
    Uses electricity to pump water throughout the system Direct Indirect Drainback (Solar Water Heater)

    How does it work?


    Direct Systems: Collector heats water and hot water rises to tank Cool water descends to collector and is heated Indirect Systems: Anti-freeze is heated and goes on to heat water, the two never make contact Drainback systems are better suited for areas which experience cold weather, distilled water is used as a heating fluid and is stored inside

    How does it work?(cont.)

    Benefits
    Up to half of annual electricity bill is saved Infrequent maintenance necessary Clean energy, no emissions Government grants for up to 30% off (Solar Hot Water) (Solar Water Heaters)

    Drawbacks
    Large payment upfront, prices range from $1500-$3000 Potentially negative factors include:
    Climate Home orientation Some systems prone to poweroutages Building regulations (solar heating)

    How Solar Water Heaters Work How Stuff Works. Web. 07 May. 2011. http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-tech/sustainable/solarwater-heater1.htm Patterson, John. "Solar Hot Water Basics." Home Power Magazine. http://www.homepower.com/basics/hotwater/

    Bibliography

    Solar Water Heaters Russel Pajestka Company. Web. 07 May. 2011. http://www.rpcroofing.com/solar-waterheaters
    Solar Hot Water. U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/solar_hotwater.html Solar Water Heaters. Energy Savers. http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=128 50 "solar heating." Encyclopdia Britannica. Encyclopdia Britannica Online. Encyclopdia Britannica, 2011. Web. 07 May. 2011. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/552946/solar-heating>. Flat Plate Solar Collecter Merriam Webster. Web. 07 May. 2011. <http://visual.merriam-webster.com/energy/solar-energy/flat-plate-solarcollector_2.php>

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