Research Article

Performance Modelling of Dual Air/Water Collector in Solar Water and Space Heating Application

Table 4

Solar domestic hot water system parameters and operating conditions for given alternatives (RS, V1, V2, and V3).

ParameterDescription

Collector orientationSouth, 45° (based in the roof slope)
Collector areaStockholm and Prague: 4.8 m2; Milan: 3.2 m2
Collector mass flow rate50 l/h·m2
Heat transfer mediumPropylene glycol
Pump controlPump switching on/off temperature difference collector-storage 8 K/2 K
PipingSupply and return pipes are located in the internal and external environments: 10 m each, DN 16 with 25 mm thermal insulation ()
Heat exchangerSmooth tube heat exchanger with (±15%) for 42°C/40°C (inlet temperature/tank storage temperature)
Tank storageVolume: 200 l; heat loss: 1.4 kWh/day; height/diameter ratio: 2.5