Solar Energy Demonstration Apparatus

Solar Energy Demonstration Apparatus

Measures output and efficiency against solar energy input  
Effect of different absorbent surfaces
Effect of ambient temperature, wind velocity and the effect of cooling the glass cover  
Effect of insulation thickness
Investigate the effects of varying the inclination of the absorption surface and the flow rate of the water  
To perform a heat balance for the overall system

Features of Solar Energy Demonstration Apparatus:     
Temperature measurement at eight points
USB data logger and PC
Removable solar radiation mat
Extendable tray angles and hence flow rates
Variable angle of incidence of sunlight on the absorbing pad  
Variable thermal insulation material mounted horizontally on a rigid steel stand  
Ability to tilt base continuously by +10º and -10º to the horizontal  
Horizontal rotation of basin through 180º
Non corrosive materials used in all critical areas