Effect of various embossing shapes on the absorber plate, on the thermal performance of the solar water heater
Mechanical Department, Sigma institute of Technology, India
ABSTRACT
The sun is the source of all energies available on the earth. The major advantage of the solar energy when compared to other alternative energies is that it is available in ample amount throughout the year and the best application of it is for heating and energy generation purpose. The objective of present work is to develop such solar water heater in which the absorber plate with various embossed shapes which are likely circular, triangular and rectangular( square). Also in addition to this the cavity, that is developed will be filled with various heat absorbing materials like Sand ,Salt and powdered form of glass. The thermal performance of this solar water heater will be evaluated with the help of “K” type thermocouple with appropriate location. The effect of various embossing shape on the performance of solar water with and without using black-sand to enhance the performance of solar water heater.
