Energy Balance Flashcards
1
Q
General Definition of Efficiency
A
n= output / input
2
Q
High efficiency
A
- High Optical Efficiency
- Low Thermal Losses
- Beneficial Operating Conditions
3
Q
Heat transfer phenomena in solar thermal collectors
A
- Conduction
- Forced convection
- Natural convection
- Radiation
4
Q
Optimize collector by:
A
- High Optical Efficiency
- Low Thermal Losses
