Collector Efficiency Factor in Solar Energy Systems Formulas

Collector efficiency factor is defined as the ratio of the actual thermal collector power to the power of an ideal collector whose absorber temperature is equal to the fluid temperature. And is denoted by F′.

Solar Energy Systems formulas that make use of Collector Efficiency Factor

fxCollector heat removal factorGo

fxCollection efficiency when collector efficiency factor is presentGo

FAQ

What is the Collector Efficiency Factor?

Collector efficiency factor is defined as the ratio of the actual thermal collector power to the power of an ideal collector whose absorber temperature is equal to the fluid temperature.

Can the Collector Efficiency Factor be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Collector Efficiency Factor, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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