Demonstration kit Solar thermal energy conversion
For demonstrating the fundamentals and technical applications of solar thermal energy conversion.
This kit contains apparatus for basic experiments on heat absorption, convection and radiation, as well as allowing the assembly of a complete solar collector with thermal siphon recirculation, pump circulation and heat exchanger.
The solar collector ...
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converts energy radiated by the sun into heat using water to convey the energy.
After shining the light on the collector for several minutes, it is possible to measure a distinct rise in temperature. - is used in conjunction with the included reflector projector, which acts as the source of energy.
- has two removable front panes of glass to prevent convection losses.
- has a blackened collector spiral with six loops and two connectors for rapid release hose couplings.
- has interchangeable black and white painted rear covers, expanded polystyrene insulation and a removable plexiglass pane at the rear.
Heat exchanger with pump circulation
With the help of the heat exchanger it is possible to transfer thermal energy from one liquid to another. It consists of a copper tubing coil in a transparent plastic beaker with quick-release hose couplings.
The conveyance of the water through the exchanger coil is aided by connecting a circulating pump to the collector.
Thermosyphon circulation
If the elevated tank is connected via the supplied hoses to the solar collector, there will arise a difference in density of the water dependent on the temperature which will cause convection to occur, thus circulating the water.
We will shortly provide you with a description of the experiment at this point.
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We will shortly provide you with a description of the experiment at this point.
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- 1 × Lamp holder ES on rod with mains cable
- 2 × Rubber stopper 18/14, with 5-mm-bore
- 1 × Spirit burner, metal
- 1 × Power supply unit, clocked, 6 V/1 A
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- 2 × Round sleeve, double
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- 1 × Dye (food colouring), red
- 1 × Matches
- 1 × Tripod stand plate with socket and screw
- 1 × Stand rod, 500x10 mm dia. stainless steel
- 2 × Stand rod, 250x10 mm dia. stainless steel
- 1 × Table, small
- 1 × All purpose rail, 50 cm
- 2 × Rider with clamping tube 75 mm
- 1 × Reflector lamp
- 2 × Digital thermometer
- 1 × Metal plate with clip, black
- 1 × Metal plate with clip, white
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- 1 × Expansion vessel with pump and two hoses
- 1 × Plastic tube 90mm
- 2 × Holding clip on rod, right angled, 15 mm Ø
- 1 × Metal plate, 150 mmØ
- 1 × Convection tube 250x150 mm
- 1 × Lid to 49385/49387
- 1 × Plug-in sleeve with reducing disk
- Lidfoam grey,515x355x10mm
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