| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1552062 | Solar Energy | 2007 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Experimental and numerical investigations were undertaken to develop a correlation for natural circulation flow rate through single-ended water-in-glass evacuated tubes mounted over a diffuse reflector. The circulation flow rate was correlated in terms of solar input, tank temperature, collector inclination and tube aspect ratio. The sensitivity of the flow rate correlation to the variation in circumferential heat flux distribution was also investigated.
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Authors
Indra Budihardjo, Graham L. Morrison, Masud Behnia,