Performance of thermosyphon solar water heaters in series

Yi Mei Liu; Kung Ming Chung; Keh Chin Chang; Tsong Sheng Lee

doi:10.3390/en5093266

Performance of thermosyphon solar water heaters in series

Yi Mei Liu, Kung Ming Chung, Keh Chin Chang, Tsong Sheng Lee

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Abstract

More than a single thermosyphon solar water heater may be employed in applications when considerable hot water consumption is required. In this experimental investigation, eight typical Taiwanese solar water heaters were connected in series. Degree of temperature stratification and thermosyphon flow rate in a horizontal tank were evaluated. The system was tested under no-load, intermittent and continuous load conditions. Results showed that there was stratification in tanks under the no-load condition. Temperature stratification also redeveloped after the draw-off. Analysis of thermal performance of the system was conducted for each condition.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3266-3278
Number of pages	13
Journal	Energies
Volume	5
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/en5093266
Publication status	Published - 2012 Sep

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Energy (miscellaneous)
Control and Optimization
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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