Size optimization of conventional solar collectors

被引:14
作者
Al-Nimr, MA [1 ]
Kiwan, S [1 ]
Al-Alwah, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Jordan Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Mech Engn, Irbid, Jordan
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10.1016/S0360-5442(97)00105-9
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O414.1 [热力学];
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An expression for the optimum length of a flat-plate solar collector that maximizes the life-cycle savings of the collector is derived. An expression has been obtained also for the optimal distribution of a finite amount of thermal insulation that minimizes the energy loss from the back side of a flat-plate solar collector. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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