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′.

Formulas to find Collector Efficiency Factor in Solar Energy Systems

fxCollector efficiency factor concentrating collectorGo

fxCollector efficiency factor for compound parabolic collectorGo

Solar Energy Systems formulas that make use of Collector Efficiency Factor

fxHeat removal factor concentrating collectorGo

fxUseful heat gain when collector efficiency factor is presentGo

fxHeat removal factor in compound parabolic collectorGo

List of variables in Solar Energy Systems formulas

fx Overall Loss Coefficient Go

fx Outer Diameter of Absorber Tube Go

fx Inner Diameter Absorber Tube Go

fx Heat Transfer Coefficient Inside Go

fx Absorber Surface Width Go

fx Number of Tubes Go

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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