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 Info | Golden, Colo. : Solar energy Research Institute ; Springfield, Va. : Available from National Technical Information Service, 1981. |
| Description | viii, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (page 27). |
| Funding information | Prepared under task no. 1119.50. |
| Funding information | WAPA no. 302-81. |
| Funding information | Contract no. EG-77-C-01-4042. |
| Technical rpt number | SERI/TR-721-1161 |
| GPO item number | 429-T-4 |
| Govt. docs number | E 1.28:SERI/TR-721-1161 |
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| Joyner | Fed Docs Stacks | E 1.28:SERI/TR-721-1161 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |