Research Article

Design, Fabrication, and Efficiency Study of a Novel Solar Thermal Water Heating System: Towards Sustainable Development

Table 3

Cost estimation of the proposed solar water heating model.

ComponentAmount (BDT)

Copper tube2000
Black paint80
Carbon powder40
Cork sheet40
Araldite glue250
Silver sheet300
Low iron glass300
Wiper motor300
Heating coil120
DC battery (6 V)600
Plastic box120
Cotton10
Wire10
Pipe30
Others300

Total amount = BDT 4500