Physical Basis Flashcards
1
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Challenges for solar thermal collector design
A
- Cost
- Performance
- Reliability
2
Q
Mechanisms of heat transfer
A
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
3
Q
Conduction (Explanation)
A
- Heat Transfer in solid bodies
- Molecule to molecule
- Fouriers Law
4
Q
Convection (Explanation)
A
- Heat transfer in fluids
- Movement of fluid
5
Q
Radiation (Explanation)
A
- Radiative heat exchange
- Emissions and absorption of infrared radiation
6
Q
Optical Energy Flows
A
- Direct and Diffuse irradiance
- Reflection
- Transmittance
- Absorptance
7
Q
Thermal Energy Flows
A
- Heat gains
- Heat losses
- Heat transfer by Convection, Conduction, Radiation
8
Q
Fouriers Law Formula
A
q=U∆T
9
Q
Heat Loss Paths
A
- Front 70%
- Back 20%
- Edge 10%
