HAREDA

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PROCEDURE FOR MANDATORY

INSTALLATION OF
SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
IN HARYANA
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Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA)

(Department of Renewable Energy, Haryana)
SCO-48, Sector-26, Chandigarh
Tel: 0172-2790918, 2791917 Fax: 01722790928
e-mail-drehareda@gmail.com website- www.hareda.gov.in

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INTROUCTION TO SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM

Haryana is blessed with Solar Energy in abundance at no cost. The solar radiation
incident on the surface of the earth can be conveniently utilized for the benefit of
human society. One of the popular devices that harnesses the solar energy is
solar water heating system (SWHS). Solar Water Heating is a Renewable
Technology which can be used to meet the hot requirement in domestic,
Commercial and Industrial Sector.

A solar water heater consists of a collector to collect solar energy and an insulated
storage tank to store hot water. The solar energy incident on the absorber panel
coated with selected coating transfers the heat to the riser pipes fitted underneath
the absorber panel. The water passing through the riser get heated up and is
delivered to the storage tank. The re-circulation of the same water through
absorber panel in the collector raises the temperature to 80º C (Maximum) in a
good sunny day. The total system with solar collector, storage tank and pipelines
is called solar hot water system.

Broadly, the solar water heating systems are of two categories. They are: closed
loop system and open loop system. In the first one, heat exchangers are installed
to protect the system from hard water obtained from bore wells or from freezing
temperatures in the cold region. In the other type, either thermosyphen or forced
circulation system, the water in the system is open to the atmosphere at one point
or other. The thermosyphen systems are simple and relatively inexpensive. They
are suitable for domestic and small institutional systems, provided the water is
treated and potable in quality. The forced circulation systems employ electrical
pumps to circulate the water through collectors and storage tanks.

The choice of system depends on heat requirement, weather conditions, heat

transfer fluid quality, space availability, annual; solar radiation, etc. The SHW
systems are economical, pollution free and easy for operation in warm countries
like outs.

Based on the collector system, solar water heaters can be of two types.

Flat Plate Collectors (FPC) based Solar Water Heaters (SWH)

The Solar radiation is absorbed by Flat Plate Collectors which consists of an

insulated outer metallic box covered on the top with glass sheet. Inside there are
blackened metallic absorber (selectively coated) sheets with built in channels or
riser tubes to carry water. The absorber absorbs the solar radiation and transfers
the heat to the flowing water. There are 83 BIS approved manufacturers of Solar
Flat Plate Collectors.

Evacuated Tube Collectors (ETC) based Solar Water Heaters (SWH)

Evacuated Tube Collector is made of double layer borosilicate glass tubes

evacuated for providing insulation. The outer wall of the inner tube is coated with
selective absorbing material. This helps absorption of solar radiation and transfers
the heat to the water which flows through the inner tube. The MNRE, GOI approve

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ETC based solar water heating system. However, this being a new technology, it is
advised that before installing the ETC based system, the buyer should ensure
proper specification and test reports of the system issued by the Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India.

Solar water heating is now a mature technology. Wide spread utilization of solar
water heater scan reduce a significant portion of the conventional energy being
used for heating water in homes, factories and other commercial and institutional
establishments. Internationally the market for solar water heaters has expanded
significantly during the last decade.

Salient Features of Solar Water Heating Systems

Solar Hot Water system turns could water into hot water with the help of sun’s rays.
• Around 60 deg. – 80 deg. C temperature can be attained depending on
solar radiation, weather conditions and solar collector system efficiency
• Hot water for homes, hostels, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, dairies,
industries etc.
• Can be installed on roof-tops, building terrace and open ground where
there is no shading, south orientation of collectors and over-head tank
above SWH system
• SWH system generates hot water on clear sunny days (Maximum), partially
clouded (moderate) but not in rainy or heavy overcast day
• Only soft and potable water can be used
• Stainless Steel is used for small tanks whereas Mild Steel tanks with anti-
corrosion coating inside are used for large tanks
• Solar water heaters (SWHs) of 100-300 litres capacity are suited for
domestic application.
• Larger systems can be used in restaurants, guesthouses, hotels, hospitals,
industries etc.

Space Requirement

Approx. 3 sq. meter shadow free South facing space is required for 100 lpd system
having one collector.

Fuel Savings:
Depending upon the fuel replaced, the annual savings by a 100 LPD solar water
heater are as under:
Fuel Calorific Value Efficiency (%) Fuel Saved
( K Cal/Kg) (KG/Annum)
Firewood 4708 17.3 2127
Kerosene 9122 50.0 380
LPG 10882 60.0 266
Charcoal 6940 28.0 891
Diesel 10004 75.0 231
Electricity 90.0 2230 (KWH)

Avoided utility cost on generation:

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The use of 1000 nos. of Solar water heating systems of 100 litres capacity each,
can contribute to a peak load shaving of 1 MW, assuming that 50% of the Electrical
Geysers, each of 2 KW capacity are in use during peak hours.

Environmental benefits:

A SWH of 100 litres capacity can prevent emission of 1.5. Tonnes of carbon-
dioxide per year.

Life: 15-20 years

Approximate cost: Around Rs. 22000 for a 100 litres capacity SWH
Rs. 140-170 per installed litre for higher capacity systems

Payback period: 2-3 years when electricity is replaced

4-5 years when furnace oil is replaced
6-7 years when coal is replaced

Though the initial investment for a solar water heater is high compared to available
conventional alternatives, the return on investment has become increasingly
attractive with the increase in prices of conventional energy. The pay back period
depends on the site of installation, utilization pattern and fuel replaced.

ESTIMATES OF REQUIREMENT OF HOT WAT ER –SOME USEFUL THUMB

RULES
Application Typical Requirement of Hot Water at 60 C
Household bathing using buckets 10-20 liters per person per bath
Household bathing using shower 20-30 Litres for 10 Minute bath
Shaving, while a tap runs 10-15 Litres
Household bathing in bathtub ( one filling) 75-100 Litres
Wash basin (hand wash, brushing of teeth, etc.) 3-5 Litres per person per day
Kitchen washing 2-3 Litres per person per day
Dish washer 40-50 Litres per washer cycle
Clothes washing machine 7-110 Litres per Wash cycle
Industrial Canteen 3-5 Litres per worker per day
Small unstarred hotels 30-40 litres per occupant per day
Starred hotels 100-150 Litres per room per day
Hospitals 10-15 Litres per bed per day
Multistoried apartments: (revised on 18.1.11)
Number of stories Flat Size New Capacity Norms of SWHS per Flat
G+4 2 BHK 100 lpd
3 BHK and above 175-200 lpd
G+5 to G+9 2 BHK 75 -100 lpd
3 BHK and above 100 -150 lpd
G+10 to G+14 2 BHK 50 -75 lpd
3 BHK and above 75 to 100 lpd
G+15 to G+20 & above 2 BHK 35 to 50 lpd
3 BHK and above 35 to 75 lpd

Note : All the estimates are given for hot water at 60º C. This hot water has to be mixed
with cold water to bring down its temperature to endurance limits. Mixing will also increase
quantity of hot water actually required.

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MANDATORY USE OF SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS

Vide Haryana Government Gazette Notification No.22/52/2005-5P dated 29/7/05,

the use of solar water heating systems has been made mandatory in industries
where hot water is required for processing, hospitals and Nursing Homes,
Govt. Hospitals, Hotels, Motels and Banquet Halls, Jail barracks, Canteens,
Housing Complexes set up by Group Housing Societies/Housing Boards, all
Residential buildings built on a plot of size 500 sq.yds. and above falling
within the limits of Municipal Committees/Corporations and HUDA Sectors,
all Govt. buildings, Residential Schools, Educational Colleges, Hostels,
Technical/Educational Institutes, District Institute of Education and Training,
Tourism Complexes and Universities etc. HAREDA has been declared as an
approved sources for supply and installation of solar water heating systems
in the State to ensure installation of optimally designed quality systems as
per the specifications.

In order to streamline the installation of Solar Water Heating Systems in the State,
following procedure has been laid:

PROCEDURE FOR MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF SOLAR WATER

HEATING SYSTEMS

1. Application:
The applicant will be required to apply in the prescribed format for capacity
approval / approval of provision of Solar Water Heating Systems in the buildings
(for new building at the time of start of construction of the building). The application
must be accompanied by approved drawing of the building which clearly shows
terrace plan of buildings. The format would includes, name of the building,
architect, occupancy. No. of toilets, kitchens, covered area and area available in
the terrace for installation of SWHS. For domestic systems and systems up to 1000
lpd capacity the application should be submitted to the ADC-cum-CPO (IREP)
office of the concerned district. For non-domestic, Group Housing, industrial and
commercial categories, systems of capacity more than 1000 lpd capacity the
application should be submitted to the Director, HAREDA, SCO No.-48,Sector-
26,Chandigarh.. The ADC Office/HAREDA may call for any additional information if
required for assessment of hot water requirement of the proposed building.

2. Fee
The applicant will be required, to pay non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 50/-
per square meter of the collector area of the system in the shape of a Demand
Draft in favour of Director, HAREDA payable at Chandigarh along with the
application.

3. Assessment of hot water required:

Within one month from the date of receipt of application, the site will be inspected
by the Project Officer/ APO of the concerned district/HAREDA for the assessment
of hot water requirement of the Project.

Based on the assessment of hot water, a letter for making provision of

recommended capacity of Solar Water Heating System for the proposed building
will be issued. The ADC offices shall issue the letter for accordingly approval on

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the capacity of the systems to be taken up for installation of capacities upto 1000
LPD. While for capacities more than 1000 LPD, the letter recommending the
capacity of SWHS in the proposed building will be issued by the Director,
HAREDA.

4. Minimum Technical Specification

The system to be installed must be comply with minimum technical requirement of
MNRE/HAREDA for FPC & ETC Based Solar Water Heating System attached at
“Annexure-I & II”. Further, the applicant also takes declaration from manufacturer
that his system comply with latest minimum technical requirement as mentioned
above.

5. Supervision of Installation:
The applicant will be required to intimate the ADC office/HAREDA about the start
of installation of Solar Water Heating System. The site will be inspected by the
PO/APO during the installation phase to check the quality and capacity of the
system.

6. Issuance of NOC

Once the Solar Water Heating System has been installed, the applicant will be
required to apply for issue of NOC in the prescribed format. The application must
be accomplished by requisite document viz. capacity approval letter from
HAREDA/PO of the concern districts, allotment letter from HUDA/MC, Registration
Certificates, Supplier BIS/MNRE Approved Test Certificate, Joint Commissioning
Report, SWHS layout, Photographs of installed SWHS & Declaration by the
Manufacturer to comply with MNRE/HAREDA minimum technical specification for
Solar Water Heating System. The ADC office will issue the NOC to the concerned
authority i.e. HUDA/HSIDC/Municipal Corporation/ Urban Dev. Department after
verifying the installation of solar Water Heating system in case of system upto 1000
LPD capacity. For systems of capacity more than 1000 LPD, the NOC will be
issued by Director, HAREDA after joint inspection by a team of officers from the
concerned district and HAREDA.

7. Installation of SWHS on deposit work basis

HAREDA has expert manpower to design, supervise and install Solar Water
Heating Systems as per the BIS specifications. HAREDA has been declared
approved source for supply, installation and commissioning of Solar Water Heating
Systems in the Haryana State. For the building project of private developers also,
HAREDA may get the Solar Water Heating systems installed for which it will
charge 5% of the system cost as service charges.

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 FORMAT OF APPLICATION FOR CAPAPCITY APPROVAL OF SOLAR WATER
HEATING SYSTEM
1. Name of the applicant:

2. Complete address

3. Site Address

4. Name of the architect:

5. Details of the site

6. Total covered area of the project:

8. No. of towers/storeys in each tower/dwelling units/

Type of flats/ rooms (in case of hotels)/
Beds (in case of Hospitals) etc

9. Size of the dwelling unit

10. No. of BHK in each unit

11. No. of toilets in each dwelling unit(DU):

12. Occupancy in each DU:

13. Building plan attached

14. Terrace plan attached:

15. Load bearing capacity of the roof:

Should be more than 50 Kg per m2

16. Consultants report on installation of SWHS attached;

17. Details of processing fee: D.D. No. Dated

Amount Bank
18. Proposed capacity of SWHS as per HAREDA norms:
19. The list of document attached with this application:
a) Processing fees as per HAREDA norms.
b) Attached Building Plan of the building.
c) Attached Terrace plan of the building which clearly shows shadow free area on terrace.
d) Registration Certificate.
e) Proposed layout plan of Solar Water Heating System.

Signature of the authorised signatory

* For the existing building Sr. No.-3,4,5 are not mandatory.

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 FORMAT OF SITE CLEARANCE/ VERIFICATION REPORT FOR CAPACITY
APPROVAL OF SWHS TO BE SUBMITTED BY PO/APO

1. Proposed site of installation:

2. Site inspected on:

3. Details of the user:

a) Name of the user/ developer:
b) Head of the organization:
With address
c) Site Incharge / Contact person:
d) Telephone nos/fax:

4. No. of dwelling units with size and BHK configuration of each:

5. Availability of cold water on roof:

6. Proposed use of hot water:

7. Shadow free space on roof: Available or not Available (approx.______sq.m.)

Building wise.

8. Load bearing capacity of the roof:

9. Electricity: Available/Not available

10. Approx. length of piping required:

i) Hot-__NB: ---------------------m.
ii) Cold__-NB: ---------------------m.

11. Availability of skilled worker for

Maintenance of the system:

12. Comments on site:

The solar water heating system of ________ lpd Capacity is recommended / Not
recommended. Proposal examined and all documents attached.

Project Officer/Asstt.PO
13. Final recommendation of HAREDA

Proposal found as per HAREDA norms. Capacity to be installed…………………LPD.

Auth. Signatory of HAREDA

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 FORMAT FOR APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF NOC ON INSTALLATION OF SOLAR
WATER HEATING SYSTEM IN GROUP HOUSING SOCIETIES/REAL ESTATE
TOWER/ HOTELS/ HOSPITALS/ COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.

1. Name of the applicant :

2. Complete address :

3. Site Address :

4. Contact person & his contact details :

5. Capacity of the system required to be :

Installed as per HAREDA norms.
(Please give details no. of towers. Flat,
type of flats & nos. of storeys in each tower).

6. Capacity approved by HAREDA/PO & APO :

of concerned district.
(Please give details of HAREDA Correspondence
on capacity approval of SWHS).

7. Whether the capacity is as per HAREDA norms or not :

8. System supplied by
(Complete address of supplier with contact no., email) :

9. Whether the supplier is on the Rate contact :

Of HAREDA or BIS approved manufacturer or
Dealer of BIS marked manufacturer.

10. Validity of BIS/Empanelment :

11. Whether the system is comply with MNRE/HAREDA :

Minimum technical requirement of SWHS.
(Please give supplier declaration in this regard)

12. Cost of the installed system with 5 years AMC :

(Attach invoice)
13. Whether the subsidy is claimed :
If yes, mention applicable MNRE, GOI/State Subsidy.
14. The list of document to be attached with this application:

a) Capacity approval letter from HAREDA/PO of concerned district.

b) Allotment letter from HUDA/MC.
c) Registration Certificate.
d) Joint Commissioning Report as per HAREDA format.

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e) Supplier BIS/MNRE approved test certificate.
f) If supplier is dealer of BIS/MNRE approved system, then
attached dealership certificate.
g) Final Solar Water Heating System installed layout plan.
h) Declaration by manufacturer to comply with MNRE/HAREDA
minimum technical specification of SWHS.
i) Photograph of installed system.

Undertaking by the applicant:

a) We will not dismantle the system at any stage without prior written permission
of HAREDA.

b) We will regularly use and properly maintain the system and submit quarterly
performance report for a minimum period of one year from the date of
installation through ADC office.

c) We have installed the system as per HAREDA norms for capacity of the system
and the system is comply with minimum technical specification of
MNRE/HAREDA.

Signature of the authorised signatory

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 FORMAT OF INSPECTION / VERIFICATION REPORT FOR ISSUE OF NOC ON
INSTALLATION OF SWHS IN GROUP HOUSING SOCIETIES/REAL ESTATE TOWER/
HOTELS/ HOSPITALS/ COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TO BE SUBMITTED BY PO/APO.

1. Name of Society/Real Estate Tower/ :

Hotel/Hospital/Commercial Building.

2. Site inspected on :

3. Complete Address :

4. Contact person & his contact details :

Capacity of the system required to be
Installed as per HAREDA norms.
(Please give details no. of towers. Flat,
type of flats & nos. of storeys in each tower).

5. Capacity approved by HAREDA/PO & APO :

of concerned district.
(Please give details of HAREDA Correspondence
on capacity approval of SWHS).

6. Whether the capacity is as per HAREDA norms or not :

7. System supplied by
(Complete address of supplier with contact no., email) :

8. Whether the supplier is on the Rate contact :

Of HAREDA or BIS approved manufacturer or
Dealer of BIS marked manufacturer.

9. Validity of BIS/Empanelment :

10. Whether the system is comply with MNRE/HAREDA :

Minimum technical requirement of SWHS.

11. Availability of skilled worker for :

Maintenance of the system.

12. Comment if any :

It is certified that the above Society/Real Estate Tower/Hotel/Hospital/Commercial Building

has undertaken the installation of Solar Water Heating System of __________ LPD. The
system capacity and system technical specification are as per norms of MNRE/HAREDA.

Date :
Signature of inspecting Officer
Place:
Name:
Designation:

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 JOINT COMMISSIONING REPORT OF SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM

Certified that a solar water heating system of ……..liter per day capacity has been
installed at …………………………………………….……………….… (Name of the institute)
………………….……………………………..City………..…………..district……………..…by
M/S…………………………………………………………………………………………..…. on
…………….. (Date).The system is as per BIS/HAREDA/MNRE specifications. The system
has been checked for its performance on ……… (Date) and it is working satisfactorily.

Signature of the beneficiary

Signature of the rep. of supplier

With name and date with name seal and date

Signature of the rep. of HAREDA/ PO/APO

With name and date with name seal and date

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MINIMUM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF FPC
BASED SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS.
1. ABSORBER MATERIAL
Thickness of sheet
Riser
Header
Space between Riser Tubes
Bonding between Riser & Sheet
Coating
2. FLAT PLATE COLLECTOR
Overall Dimensions(mm)
3. COLLECTOR BOX MATERIALS
Aluminium
Fabrication of the Box
Attachment of Bottom Sheet
Annexure-I
Absorber shall be of copper sheet and copper tube.
34 SWG (IS 191)
Diameter : 12.7+0.5mm
Thickness : 0.56 mm (IS 2501)
Number : As per BIS
Diameter : Minimum 25.4+0.5 mm
Thickness : 0.71 mm
Number : 2
Projection out side: 40 mm+0.5 mm
Including flanges of the collector box.
120 mm maximum from centre to centre of the riser.
The free edges at the sides not to exceed 60 mm from
the centre of the extreme end riser tube.
For independent fins or joints in the sheet an overlap of
minimum 2 mm shall be provided.
Full length of all risers shall be welded with the
absorber sheet. In case of brazing/soldering/tig welding
of continuous nature, un-brazed/un-soldered portion
should not exceed more than 10% of the length of the
riser. For brazing/soldering, minimum 60% tin soldier or
suitable brazing material shall be used.
The flux used in soldering shall be mechanically
removed and neutralized with the solution of sodium
carbonate to avoid corrosion after installation. The flux
used should be non greasy and non corrosive.
Selective coating with absorptivity >0.92 and
emissivity<0.2
Size Length Width Height
A 1860+10 1240+10 100+10
B 2120±10 1040±10 100±10
Variation in size acceptable providing min. 2 sq.m.
area/collector.
Aluminium extruded sections of size approximately 100
mmx25mm channel sections (within the tolerance given
above) and of thickness 1.6 mm for the sides 0.71 mm
aluminium sheet for the bottom (Tolerance 10%).
1.2 mm thick aluminium angle (dimensions
25mmx25mmx1.2mm) retainer for glass
Side channel shall be welded by inert arc or gas
brazing to ensure leak proof continuity of the joints of
the box.
Bottom sheet may be joined with spot welding or self
threaded nickel plated screws .In case of screw joint
wooden battens shall be provided to secure the
screws. The screwed/riveted joint shall be made leak
proof by sealing paste of Zinc Oxide based or rubber
based or silicon rubber based or epoxy based sealing
compounds.
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4. TESTING OF RISER-HEADER
ASSEMBLY
5. COLLECTOR BOX INSULATION
Back Insulation
It should be tested for leakage and strength at a
minimum hydraulic/neumatic pressure of 5 kg/sq.cm.
Insulation shall be providing at back and sides.
Thermal resistance (R) of insulation material shall be
minimum 0.96 sq.m deg. C/W for back insulation and
minimum 0.48 sq.m deg. C/W for side insulation. This
shall be derived after determining thermal conductivity
(K) value at 100 deg. C mean temperature in
accordance with IS 3346. The thickness of the
insulation material (L) may be derived by the equation
R= L/ K or the insulation materials with following
specifications may be used:

Material name K R Thickness density

Rock wool W/MK sq.m/W (MM) (KG/Cum)
Glass wool 0.029 1.67 50 48
Mineral wool 0.03 1.67 65 24
0.028 1.67 50 48
The insulation must with stand a temperature of 250
deg. C. Aluminium foil of thickness 0.015mm to
0.021mm shall be used for covering the back insulation
Side insulation
25 mm thick insulation of specification as mentioned
above.
Aluminium foil of thickness 0.015 mm to 0.021mm shall
be used of covering the side insulation.
Glass wool Resin Bonded/Rockwool/Rigid
Polyurethene of Thickness 25mm, minimum shall be
used so as to achieve R value=0.08 as per IS
3346:1980.
6. FRONT GLAZING Single piece glass
Material thickness Toughened- 4.0+0.2 mm (IS 2553(Part-I)
Transmittance 82% (Minimum)
General appearance of glass
Aperture area
Free from bubbles/rough surface
Spacing between cover plate
2.30sq.mt.(approx.)for size A collector
and Absorber surface
20 to 40 mm
7. HEADER FLANGES Brass flanges of 62+3 mm diameter and minimum
thickness of 4 mm with provision of four number of GI
plated nuts bolts with diameter of 6mm-8mm shall be
used. Flanges shall be brazed to the header and
brazing tested for leakage at the test pressure of
10kg/sq.cm. In no case crude soldered flanges shall
be used. The assembly of the flanges should be at
right angle to the header area to ensure proper
assembly at the site of installation.
8. GROMMET Suitable sealing between the inlet and outlet of header
and casing of the following materials shall be provided.
Neoprene, EPDM, Silicon rubber or butyle rubber etc.
The grommet shall be suitable for a temp. upto 125
deg. C and mechanical loading during transportation of
collectors.

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9. ASSEMBLY OF COLLECTORS
10. GASKET FOR FLANGES
11. COLLECTOR SUPPORT FRAME
12. PAINTING OF STANDS
13.STORAGE TANK(HOT WATER)
a)Material
b) Thickness
Typical size of grommet may be 40 mm outer dia and
25mm inner dia.
The load of the absorber should not be on the
insulation. It should be taken by the collector box.
The air gap between the glazing and the absorber
should be 25mm (+5mm).
Insulation should not be allowed to slide.
Glazing shall be fixed on the collector box by using
EPDM/Neoprene/Synthetic rubber channels.
The glass should be firmly held, without strain taking
into account the expansions of glass. A typical
example is by retaining the glazing with the help of self
tapping screws and aluminium angle retainer of
dimensions 25mmx25mmx1.5mm fixed on the top of
the box it shall be ensured that the screws are not
touching the glass edge.
Top surface along the edge between the glass and the
aluminium angle shall be caulked with suitable sealants
such as zinc oxide based/rubber based/silicon rubber
based or polysulphide rubber sealants.
3 mm thick gasket of Neoprene/synthetic rubber gasket
shall be used for sealing the joints between flanges.
The structure should be in a position of withstand a
wind velocity of 150 kms/hr. shall be made with angle
iron of 35 mmx35mmx4mm; will have vertical support
at top and bottom edge of the inclined plane of the
collector at a distance of 1.5 M or less. The vertical
support shall be firmly grouted with the roof.
The non corrosive material or have corrosion resistant
protective coating must be used. They will be strong
enough to sustain their pressure during the lifetime of
system.
Proper cleaning and degreasing of the surface should
be done with the help of three in one solution before
painting. Two coats of zinc chromate red oxide primer
shall be applied followed by two coats of enamel paint
of suitable colour as per NIT.
SS 304 or 316 grade min/ MS or any other
material with anticorrosive coating for hard
water with chlorine contents.
Minimum thickness Tank capacity
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c) Insulation and installation
20 gauge (0.91mm)for 100 lpd
20 gauge (0.91mm) for 200 lpd
20 gauge (0.91mm)for 500 lpd
18 gauge (1.2mm)for 1000lpd
18 gauge (1.2mm)for 1500 lpd
18 gauge (1.5mm)for 2000 lpd
16 gauge (1.6mm)for 3000 lpd
14 gauge (2.0mm) for 4000 lpd
14 gauge (2.0mm)for 5000 lpd
For MS minimum thickness
will be 1.5 mm.
Minimum 50mm thick with CFC free PUF having
density of 28-32 kg per Cu.mtr. For regions with sub
zero temperatures, it will be doubled. 24 SWG thick
aluminium sheet shall be used for cladding the tank
insulation.

The storage tank shall be properly installed at site

using enameled coated appropriate size angle iron
stands, girder, cement concrete pedestals of 1:2:3 ratio
or any other specific provision suitable to site to
ensure the stability against heavy storm etc. but not
less than 1’x1’x6” dimensions.

External of the tank should be properly insulated so

that hot water temperature does not decrease by more
than 5 deg. C in about 16 hrs. Time.
(d). Welding TIG/Seam/ pressurized weld (Open arc weld not
permitted)

14. PIPING
Material 1” to 2” dia Medium class (B class) GI as per IS 1239
shall be used for piping.

Insulation Minimum 50mm thick with CFC free PUF having

density of 28-32 kg per Cu.mtr. For regions with sub
zero temperatures, it will be doubled.

26 SWG thick aluminium sheet shall be used for

cladding the insulated pipe.

The pipe line should be properly supported and fixed

15.VALVES/NIPPLE/TEES/BENDS
16. INSTRUMENTATION
with clamp with the help of suitable size stand/civil
structure (cement concrete ratio 1:4) ISI mark strainer
of standard make should be fitted in the main cold
water supply line before the system/
Gun metal valve ISI marked shall be used. Nipple/tees
and bends of ISI marked of medium class GI (B class)
shall be used. Air vents in each row are to be provided.
Temperature gauge: 1 No. dial type (for Hot Water
Storage Tank/Outlet)

Gun metal stainer: 1 No. (at Cold Water inlet)

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 Water meter -1 at the inlet of cold water tank. Maximum
2 nos. of chrome plated brass taps for systems upto
200 lpd and thereafter 1 tap per 200 lpd of superior
quality for distribution line. (ISI mark or standard make.
17. COLD WATER TANK HDPE/LDPE material with Gun metal float valve (ISI
marked) equal to the capacity of Hot water storage
tank.
18. MAKE UP TANK The capacity of makeup tank should be 5 litres up to
500 lpd and 10 litres for 1000 lpd and above made of
SS304 minimum 0.8 mm thick. (ISI mark or standard
make.
19. STANDS & PEDESTALS FOR THE The tanks will be mounted on stands made out of angle
TANKS iron frame of 35x35x4mm up to 500 liters, 50x50x6 mm
(hot water tank/ cold water tank) up to 2000lpd and 65x65x6mm for capacity above
2000 liters with each leg duly grouted with PCC 1:2:4 of
1’x1’x1’ size.

The cold water tanks will be placed over angle iron

frame having 4 cross members in 4 legs with 5mm
thick MS sheet for full bottom support fixed of 4
horizontal members based on the size of the cold water
tanks.

The non corrosive material or have corrosion resistant

20. SYSTEM LAYOUT & DESIGN
protective coating must be used. They will be strong
enough to sustain their pressure during the lifetime of
system.
Maximum number of collectors in series should not be
more than ten.

Maximum number of collectors in parallel in one row

without the use of any piping connections should not
be more than six.

Air venting at appropriate places without hindrance of a

spring leaded valve to prevent air locking in the system
should be provided. For this purpose, the system shall
have, at a suitable point, atmospheric pressure
conditions preferably in the high temperature zone.

System shall have a suitable expansion/make up tank

at a high point in the system to ensure that collectors
run full all the times. Capacity of this expansion/make
up tank should be 1.5% of the system capacity for all
systems.
21. PUMP In case of forced system, pump of suitable size with
DTC/FTC control has to be provided as per site
requirements.
22. HEAT EXCHANGER (ISI mark or standard make.
(a) Shell-in-Tube Type
(i) Material Copper for forced systems only.

Shell in tube type heat exchanger may be used if U-

type construction is not employed and if V-type
construction is employed, then minimum 4 Nos. of heat
exchangers will be used in series.

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 Shell shall be designed for 1.5 times of the designed
operating pressure and shall be tested for two times
the operating pressure. In case of mild steel shell,
corrosion allowance of 1.6 mm shall be provided.

Shell shall be designed as per the BIS-2825. All the

elements of heat exchanger shall be as per relevant
Indian Standard or as per TEMA Class C construction.

Minimum 22 SWG, but may be higher depending upon

the designed pressure requirements.

For thermosyphen systems only. May be used by

(ii) Tube Thickness incorporating Cu/SS coils/retender inside the storage
tank Copper/SS tube of ¾” dia

(b) Coil-type Heat Exchanger Minimum 22 SWG. May be higher depending upon the
(i) Material pressure requirements.
(ii) Thickness
(iii) No. of coils and flow Shall be so designed to ensure the pressure drop less
Pattern than 0.3 kg/cm. The surface area of the heat
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exchanger should not be less than 0.24 m per sq.m of
the absorber area of the system (for 100 lpd system,
the copper tube length of 7 meter is required).
23. ELECTRICAL BACK UP
For 100 lpd - 2 KW
For 200 lpd- 2 KW
For 300 lpd- 2x2 KW
For 400 lpd- 2x2 KW
For 500 lpd- 2x2 KW
Electrical wiring of 2:5 mm sq. 2 core unarmoured
cable, thermostat of Radssion /Bajaj Make with MCB of
16 amp.

For 600 lpd- 6 KW

For 800 lpd-9 KW
For 1000 lpd-9 KW
For above 1000 lpd-@ 9 KW per 1000 lpd

Electrical back up control panel for Anchor make or equivalent

6 KW ABB/Sieman/Havel/ ISI MARKED
1. DP switches 20 Amp.
2. Thermostat for auto cut

Electrical back-up control panel for Anchor make or equivalent

9 KW ABB/Sieman/Havel/ ISI MARKED
1. DP switches 1x32 Amp.
2. Thermostat for auto cut Wire should be of not less than 2.5 mm2 or 4mm2, Cu,
armoured type

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General Requirements

i) System will be well grouted with collectors installed atleast 6” above the ground. It
should be able to sustain the wind speed of 150 km per hour.

ii) All the collectors will be south facing inclined at suitable angle to give best
performance in winter

iii) There will not be any shadow falling on the collectors from nearby structures or of
other collectors in front or back row

iv) Hot water pipe lines of any kind in colder regions will be fully insulated from the
point of drawl of water from tank to delivery points. At no place, these will be left
without insulation. In other regions also care will be taken to avoid heat losses from
pipelines.

v) System will be installed nearest to the point of hot water usage to avoid longer
pipeline & higher heat losses.

vi) The workmanship & aesthetics of the system will be good and it should be visible to
anybody

vii) Air vent pipe, make up water and cold water tanks will be installed as required for
smooth functioning of the system

viii) There won’t be any leakage observed in the system from tanks/ collectors/
pipelines

ix) Electric back up for systems above 100 lpd capacity will be provided through
instant geyzer or through electric geyser already installed at usage places especially
where storage capacity of geyser is less than 10 liter. This will avoid heating whole
amount of water in storage tank and waiting time of heating if requirement of hot water
is small.

x) The FPC based systems will be from BIS approved manufacturers of flat plate
collector (2 sq. m. absorber area for 100 liter tank capacity system).

An undertaking will be given by the manufacturer/supplier confirming to above requirements.

In case any manufacturer/supplier is found not sticking to above requirements, his name will be
removed from MNRE/HAREDA list.
____________________________________________________________________
Note: All salient featurers of the system including those mentioned above will be highlighted on a
plate fixed on front surface of the tank alongwith name of manufacturer/ dealer & his contact No.

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 Annexure-II

MINIMUM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF ETC

BASED SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS.

Evacuated Tube Collectors/ Heat pipes

Type of tubes : 3 layer solar selective (Inner layer of copper coating should
be visible). Detailed specifications of tubes will be as per the
guidelines laid down by MNRE for empanelment of
Manufacturers of ETC based systems & made available at
MNRE website (MNRE approved manufacturers/suppliers).

No. of tubes in a system : To have minimum 1 ½ sq. m. of absorber area for 100 liter
tank capacity system. Absorber area will be calculated as
Number of tubes X (exposed surface area of tube in meters
i.e. 3.14 x radius of tube). For example 14 tubes of ID: 47
mm & length: 1500 mm and 10 tubes of ID 58 mm & length:
1800 mm will be required for each 100 lpd system.

Procurement : From reputed supplier (Details of supplier to be provided)

Storage Tanks, Piping, Support structure etc (To be all indigenous & not imported)

Inner tank material : SS 304 or 316 grade min/ MS or any other material with
anticorrosive coating for hard water with chlorine contents.

Inner tank thickness : For SS minimum thickness will be 0.5 mm when using
argon arc or metal inert gas for welding and 0.8 mm when
using other type of weldng. For MS minimum thickness
will be 1.5 mm. No leakage under any kind of negative or
positive pressure od water will be ensured.

Inner tank welding : TIG / Seam/ pressurized weld (Open arc weld not
permitted)

Storage tank capacity : Not less than system capacity. In case of ETC based
system, volume of tubes & manifold not to be included in
tank capacity.

Thermal insulation of : Minimum 50mm thick with CFC free PUF having density
tanks & hot water piping of 28-32 kg per Cu.mtr. For regions with sub zero
temperatures, it will be doubled.

Outer clading & Frames : Al/SS/FRP or GI powder coated. MS may also be used
with special anti-corrosive protective coatings.

Valves, cold water tank, : Of ISI mark or standard make

vent pipe, heat exchanger,
make up tank & measuring
instruments

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Support structure for : Of non corrosive material or have corrosion resistant
Collectors, pipng, tanks etc. protective coating. They will be strong enough to sustain
their pressure during the lifetime of system.

General Requirements

i) System will be well grouted with collectors installed atleast 6” above the ground. It
should be able to sustain the wind speed of 150 km per hour.

ii) All the collectors will be south facing inclined at suitable angle to give best
performance in winter

iii) There will not be any shadow falling on the collectors from nearby structures or of
other collectors in front or back row

iv) Hot water pipe lines of any kind in colder regions will be fully insulated from the
point of drawl of water from tank to delivery points. At no place, these will be left
without insulation. In other regions also care will be taken to avoid heat losses from
pipelines.

v) System will be installed nearest to the point of hot water usage to avoid longer
pipeline & higher heat losses.

vi) The workmanship & aesthetics of the system will be good and it should be visible to
anybody

vii) Air vent pipe, make up water and cold water tanks will be installed as required for
smooth functioning of the system

viii) There won’t be any leakage observed in the system from tanks/ collectors/
pipelines

ix) Electric back up for systems above 100 lpd capacity will be provided through
instant geyzer or through electric geyser already installed at usage places especially
where storage capacity of geyser is less than 10 liter. This will avoid heating whole
amount of water in storage tank and waiting time of heating if requirement of hot water
is small.

An undertaking will be given by the manufacturer/supplier confirming to above requirements.

In case any manufacturer/supplier is found not sticking to above requirements, his name will be
removed from MNRE/HAREDA list.
____________________________________________________________________
Note: All salient featurers of the system including those mentioned above will be highlighted on a
plate fixed on front surface of the tank alongwith name of manufacturer/ dealer & his contact No.

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