ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE EFFICIENCY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS
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https://doi.org/10.37547/Keywords:
solar collectors, thermal efficiency, evacuated tube, flat plate, solar energy, performance analysisAbstract
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the performance efficiency of solar collectors, focusing on flat plate collectors (FPC) and evacuated tube collectors (ETC). Thermal efficiency, outlet temperatures, and daily output were evaluated using recent experimental and literature data. The results show ETCs achieve higher efficiency and heat output, making them more suitable for colder and variable climates.
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