Abstract: In the literature different values are found for the best tilt of a solar collector, but these are usually given as a function of latitude only. In this investigation we formulate the problem more rigidly and obtain the optimum tilt as a function of latitude, weather data and character of the energy demand. The resulting minimum collector area is only moderately sensitive to small deviations from the best angle. For inexpensive collector construction one can therefore replace the previous rules by one single recommendation, where the best angle is always equal to the latitude. However, large scale installations or direct conversion of solar into electrical energy requires a more accurate determination of the minimum collector area for a given objective function. A general method for doing this is devised and illustrated.
Publication Year: 1975
Publication Date: 1975-05-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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