Research Article

Improvement of Heat Pipe Solar Collector Thermal Efficiency Using Al2O3/Water and TiO2/Water Nanofluids

Table 4

Technical characteristics of the collector.

TankStemBlack sheet, 2 mm
InsulationRock wool, 50 mm
SafeStemGalvanized sheet, 0.45 mm
InsulationRock wool, 60 mm
AbsorberCopper plate, 0.5 mm
Absorber surfaceMatte black
Top coverGlass, 4 mm