Solar Thermal FPC Trainer

HYDRO_STHERMAL

The Solar Thermal FPC Trainer is designed to provide comprehensive learning on the operation and performance evaluation of flat plate solar thermal collectors. It simulates real-world solar water heating systems used in residential and industrial applications. The trainer allows students and researchers to monitor parameters such as fluid temperature, flow rate, and solar insolation. Through experimentation, users can study the efficiency of heat transfer, the effect of collector orientation and tilt, and evaluate system performance under varying solar radiation conditions. The system includes insulated piping, a water storage tank, calibrated sensors, and a data acquisition interface for precise observation and analysis.

Key Features:

• Demonstrates flat plate solar thermal heating using non-concentrating collectors.

• Includes temperature and flow sensors with real-time data acquisition.

• Features adjustable tilt angle for optimizing solar exposure.