Flat plate solar collector bracket

What is a flat plate solar collector?

Types and characteristics The flat plate solar collector is a type of solar thermal panel whose objective is to transform solar power into thermal energy. This type of thermal solar panel has a reasonable cost/effectiveness ratio in moderate climates and are well suited to a large number of thermal applications, such as: Space heating.

How does a flat plate collector work?

The operation of a flat plate collector is based on heat transfer. Solar radiation falls on the heat-absorbing plate of the collector. When incident solar radiation hits the absorbing plate surface, part of its energy is converted into heat. Consequently, the temperature of the solar collector increases.

What is a absorbing plate in a solar collector?

The absorbing plate converts the solar power into thermal power. It is a dark plate, generally made of copper foil. Tubes or Passages: The absorbing plate in a flat plate collector has a grid of conduits. These are tubes or passages for circulation of the heat transfer fluid.

What is a flat plate collector (FPC)?

FPCs are fixed to a mounting structure in tilt and orientation in which they receive maximum sunlight. With FPCs, more energy can be generated even at low temperatures. A Flat Plate Collector is a device acting as a heat exchanger. It converts solar power into thermal energy.

What is a flat plate collector without cover?

In addition, the casing has perforations for draining condensates in the lower part. Flat plate collectors without cover consist of the absorber element, generally formed by plastic material tubes, EPDM, rubber, or polypropylene.

How many copper ports does a solar collector have?

It has four 3/4″ copper ports coming from the header and footer to which one can sweat copper fittings. The collector can be mounted directly to solar rail on a pitched roof or can be mounted either horizontally or vertically using one of our accompanying brackets on a flat surface sold separately.