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The experimental evaluation and improvements of a novel thermal diode pre-heat solar water heater under simulated solar conditions

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  • Smyth, M.
  • Quinlan, P.
  • Mondol, J.D.
  • Zacharopoulos, A.
  • McLarnon, D.
  • Pugsley, A.

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This paper presents the development through experimental performance characterisation of a pre-heat Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater using a novel thermal diode operation to reduce ambient heat loss during non-collection periods. Using a solar simulator facility at Ulster University, the novel prototype pre-heat Mark IV unit was tested and evaluated. The concept has been designed and developed to be a sustainable pre-heat alternative to other types of solar water heating systems traditionally used in domestic hot water installations. The highest 6 h collection efficiency was 36.17% under solar simulated conditions. The lowest system ‘U’ value was 0.98 Wm−2K−1 with no draw-off conditions. When the current prototype ICS units are compared with other conventional ICS systems, particularly in terms of thermal retention during non-collection periods, an improved performance is clearly demonstrated. The measured thermal losses were approximately 40% less than other similarly measured systems.

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  • Smyth, M. & Quinlan, P. & Mondol, J.D. & Zacharopoulos, A. & McLarnon, D. & Pugsley, A., 2018. "The experimental evaluation and improvements of a novel thermal diode pre-heat solar water heater under simulated solar conditions," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 121(C), pages 116-122.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:121:y:2018:i:c:p:116-122
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.12.083
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