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Useful heat gain is defined as the rate of heat transfer to the working fluid. Check FAQs
qu=AaS-ql
qu - Useful Heat Gain?Aa - Effective Area of Aperture?S - Solar Beam Radiation?ql - Heat Loss from Collector?

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3699.7696Edit=44.91Edit82.56Edit-8Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
qu=AaS-ql
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qu=44.9182.56J/sm²-8W
Next Step Convert Units
qu=44.9182.56W/m²-8W
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qu=44.9182.56-8
LAST Step Evaluate
qu=3699.7696W

Useful heat gain in concentrating collector Formula Elements

Variables
Useful Heat Gain
Useful heat gain is defined as the rate of heat transfer to the working fluid.
Symbol: qu
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Effective Area of Aperture
Effective area of aperture is defined as total area of aperture exposed to the incident radiation.
Symbol: Aa
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Solar Beam Radiation
Solar beam radiation is the amount of radiation absorbed in the absorber per unit effective aperture area.
Symbol: S
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: J/sm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Heat Loss from Collector
Heat loss from collector is defined as the heat losses that occur due to convection, conduction and radiation.
Symbol: ql
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Useful Heat Gain

​Go Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present
qu=FR(W-Do)L(Sflux-(UlC)(Tfi-Ta))
​Go Useful heat gain when collection efficiency is present
qu=ηi(Ibrb+Idrd)WL
​Go Useful heat gain when collector efficiency factor is present
qu=(mCp molar)((CSfluxUl)+(Ta-Tfi))(1-e-F′πDoUlLmCp molar)
​Go Useful heat gain in compound parabolic collector
qu=FRWL(Sflux-((UlC)(Tfi-Ta)))

Other formulas in Concentrating Collectors category

​Go Maximum possible concentration ratio of 2-D concentrator
Cm=1sin(θa)
​Go Maximum possible concentration ratio of 3-D concentrator
Cm=21-cos(2θa)
​Go Inclination of reflectors
Ψ=π-β-2Φ+2δ3
​Go Concentration ratio of collector
C=W-DoπDo

How to Evaluate Useful heat gain in concentrating collector?

Useful heat gain in concentrating collector evaluator uses Useful Heat Gain = Effective Area of Aperture*Solar Beam Radiation-Heat Loss from Collector to evaluate the Useful Heat Gain, The Useful heat gain in concentrating collector formula is defined as the amount of heat absorbed from the incident radiation from the sun which has further applications. Useful Heat Gain is denoted by qu symbol.

How to evaluate Useful heat gain in concentrating collector using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Useful heat gain in concentrating collector, enter Effective Area of Aperture (Aa), Solar Beam Radiation (S) & Heat Loss from Collector (ql) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Useful heat gain in concentrating collector

What is the formula to find Useful heat gain in concentrating collector?
The formula of Useful heat gain in concentrating collector is expressed as Useful Heat Gain = Effective Area of Aperture*Solar Beam Radiation-Heat Loss from Collector. Here is an example- 4483 = 44.91*82.56-8.
How to calculate Useful heat gain in concentrating collector?
With Effective Area of Aperture (Aa), Solar Beam Radiation (S) & Heat Loss from Collector (ql) we can find Useful heat gain in concentrating collector using the formula - Useful Heat Gain = Effective Area of Aperture*Solar Beam Radiation-Heat Loss from Collector.
What are the other ways to Calculate Useful Heat Gain?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Useful Heat Gain-
  • Useful Heat Gain=Collector Heat Removal Factor*(Concentrator Aperture-Outer Diameter of Absorber Tube)*Length of Concentrator*(Flux Absorbed by Plate-(Overall Loss Coefficient/Concentration Ratio)*(Inlet fluid Temperature Flat Plate Collector-Ambient Air Temperature))OpenImg
  • Useful Heat Gain=Instantaneous Collection Efficiency*(Hourly Beam Component*Tilt Factor for Beam Radiation+Hourly Diffuse Component*Tilt factor for Diffused Radiation)*Concentrator Aperture*Length of ConcentratorOpenImg
  • Useful Heat Gain=(Mass Flowrate*Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure)*(((Concentration Ratio*Flux Absorbed by Plate)/Overall Loss Coefficient)+(Ambient Air Temperature-Inlet fluid Temperature Flat Plate Collector))*(1-e^(-(Collector Efficiency Factor*pi*Outer Diameter of Absorber Tube*Overall Loss Coefficient*Length of Concentrator)/(Mass Flowrate*Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure)))OpenImg
Can the Useful heat gain in concentrating collector be negative?
Yes, the Useful heat gain in concentrating collector, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Useful heat gain in concentrating collector?
Useful heat gain in concentrating collector is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Useful heat gain in concentrating collector can be measured.
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