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qu=FR(W-Do)L(Sflux-(UlC)(Tfi-Ta))
qu - Useful Heat Gain?FR - Collector Heat Removal Factor?W - Concentrator Aperture?Do - Outer Diameter of Absorber Tube?L - Length of Concentrator?Sflux - Flux Absorbed by Plate?Ul - Overall Loss Coefficient?C - Concentration Ratio?Tfi - Inlet fluid Temperature Flat Plate Collector?Ta - Ambient Air Temperature?

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3844.0969Edit=0.093Edit(7Edit-2Edit)15Edit(98Edit-(1.25Edit0.8Edit)(10Edit-300Edit))
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Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
qu=FR(W-Do)L(Sflux-(UlC)(Tfi-Ta))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qu=0.093(7m-2m)15m(98J/sm²-(1.25W/m²*K0.8)(10K-300K))
Next Step Convert Units
qu=0.093(7m-2m)15m(98W/m²-(1.25W/m²*K0.8)(10K-300K))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qu=0.093(7-2)15(98-(1.250.8)(10-300))
Next Step Evaluate
qu=3844.096875W
LAST Step Rounding Answer
qu=3844.0969W

Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present 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.
Collector Heat Removal Factor
Collector heat removal factor is the ratio of the actual heat transfer to the maximum possible heat transfer through the collector plate.
Symbol: FR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Concentrator Aperture
Concentrator aperture is defined as the opening through which sun rays pass .
Symbol: W
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Outer Diameter of Absorber Tube
Outer diameter of absorber tube is the measurement of the outside edges of the tube passing through its center.
Symbol: Do
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Concentrator
Length of concentrator is the length of concentrator from one end to other end.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Flux Absorbed by Plate
Flux absorbed by plate is defined as the incident solar flux absorbed in the absorber plate.
Symbol: Sflux
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: J/sm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Overall Loss Coefficient
Overall loss coefficient is defined as the heat loss from collector per unit area of absorber plate and temperature difference between absorber plate and surrounding air.
Symbol: Ul
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Concentration Ratio
Concentration ratio is defined as the ratio of the effective area of aperture to the surface area of the absorber.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Inlet fluid Temperature Flat Plate Collector
Inlet fluid temperature flat plate collector is defined as the temperature at which the liquid enters the liquid flat plate collector.
Symbol: Tfi
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ambient Air Temperature
Ambient Air Temperature is the temperature of the surrounding medium.
Symbol: Ta
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present?

Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present evaluator uses 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)) to evaluate the Useful Heat Gain, The Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present 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 rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present, enter Collector Heat Removal Factor (FR), Concentrator Aperture (W), Outer Diameter of Absorber Tube (Do), Length of Concentrator (L), Flux Absorbed by Plate (Sflux), Overall Loss Coefficient (Ul), Concentration Ratio (C), Inlet fluid Temperature Flat Plate Collector (Tfi) & Ambient Air Temperature (Ta) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present

What is the formula to find Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present?
The formula of Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present is expressed as 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)). Here is an example- 4133.438 = 0.093*(7-2)*15*(98-(1.25/0.8)*(10-300)).
How to calculate Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present?
With Collector Heat Removal Factor (FR), Concentrator Aperture (W), Outer Diameter of Absorber Tube (Do), Length of Concentrator (L), Flux Absorbed by Plate (Sflux), Overall Loss Coefficient (Ul), Concentration Ratio (C), Inlet fluid Temperature Flat Plate Collector (Tfi) & Ambient Air Temperature (Ta) we can find Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present using the formula - 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)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Useful Heat Gain?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Useful Heat Gain-
  • Useful Heat Gain=Effective Area of Aperture*Solar Beam Radiation-Heat Loss from CollectorOpenImg
  • 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 rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present be negative?
Yes, the Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present?
Useful heat gain rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present 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 rate in concentrating collector when concentration ratio is present can be measured.
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