- Dual Mode Operation - Supports both thermos phonic and forced circulation modes, enabling comparative studies of natural and pumped fluid flow.
- Artificial Irradiation Source -Equipped with a 3200 W halogen lamp fixture with adjustable intensity, allowing for controlled indoor experiments independent of weather conditions.
- Wind Simulation Capability - Features an artificial wind source with adjustable speeds ranging from 0 to 5 m/s to study convective heat losses.
- Comprehensive Measurement Suite - Includes sensors and meters for real-time monitoring of temperature, pressure, flow rate, solar radiation, and wind speed, enhancing data accuracy and analysis.
- Modular and Scalable Design - The system's modularity allows for easy transportation and setup, facilitating experiments both indoors and outdoors.
- Adjustable Collector Orientation - Provides the ability to modify the tilt and incident angles of the collector, enabling studies on the impact of orientation on system performance.
- Data Logging and Analysis - Integrated data logging capabilities allow for the recording and analysis of experimental data over time.
- Auxiliary Tanks for Continuous Operation - Includes two auxiliary tanks to ensure uninterrupted experimentation and facilitate studies on thermal storage.
- Manual Pump Control - A manually controlled hot water pump enables step-by-step observation of fluid dynamics and user-directed experimentation, reinforcing foundational understanding of solar thermal fluid circulation.
- Fuel cell characteristic study at different flow rates in dry gas.
- Fuel cell characteristic study at different flow rates in humidified gas.
- Fuel cell characteristic study at different flow rates and different cell temperature in Humidified gas.
Length : 915 (mm)
Breadth : 810 (mm)
Type of glass :
Toughen thickness >4 mm
Transitivity > 85
Absorber material : Electro grade copper with absorptivity > 0.96
Withstand temperature min. upto 300ºC
Tank Type – Non pressurized
Temperature meter with sensors
Flow meter with sensor
Flow regulator
- Artificial Source of radiation:
Halogen Fixture with regulator
Power rating : 3200 W
- Artificial Source of wind speed:
Wind speed range : 0 to 5 m/sec
Radiation meter : Range : 0 – 1999 W/ m2
Anemometer : Wind speed range : 0.4 to 45.0 m/sec
Temperature Range : -14 to 60 ºC
Number : 2
Manual Mode
Data logging with an interactive graphical user interface
- Editable Sample rate
- Max. Sample rate : 10 sample /sec
- Data Exportable in CSV Format
- Graphs Exportable in Image format
- Communication RS: 485
- Platform: LabVIEW
