Inexpensive thermographic techniques for determining reliable solar collector array performance / A. Eden, T. Haverty ; prepared under task no. 1119.50, WAPA no. 302-81 ; prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy.

Author/creator Eden, Anthony
Other author Haverty, T. (Thomas)
Other author Solar Energy Research Institute.
Other author United States. Department of Energy.
Format Book
Publication InfoGolden, Colo. : Solar energy Research Institute ; Springfield, Va. : Available from National Technical Information Service, 1981.
Descriptionviii, 29 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Summary Thermographic equipment has been proven capable of detecting flow blockages, flow imbalances, and total array shutdown in residential and commercial solar energy collector systems. The research reported in this document has determined the abilities of inexpensive thermographic equipment to perform solar array examinations in the field environment. SERI researchers found that less expensive instruments, in combinations to enhance the capabilities of each general type, can be used to examine solar collector arrays. Expert infrared equipment operators are not required to obtain some conclusions on system problems. A combination of spot radiation thermometers with either a hand-held imager or thermo-profile instrument is a viable inspection tool. Assessment of reliable flow control components, blocked collectors, unbalanced flow distribution, and reversed flow can all be observed with the combination of instruments.
General note"SERI/TR-721-1161."
General note"September 1981."
General note"TR-1161."--P. iii.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 27).
Funding informationPrepared under task no. 1119.50.
Funding informationWAPA no. 302-81.
Funding informationContract no. EG-77-C-01-4042.
Technical rpt numberSERI/TR-721-1161
GPO item number429-T-4
Govt. docs number E 1.28:SERI/TR-721-1161

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