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Solar Flat Plate Collector
Our Solar Flat Plate Collectors is made up of a metal sheet (copper), to which a selective surface coating has been applied allowing for very efficient heat absorption. The high quality Sunselect absorber coating and optimised thermal insulation keep energy losses to a minimum. Copper pipes are soldered to the back of the absorber plate. A robust aluminium frame is placed around the pipes and absorber plate, thus ensuring maximum durability. As frost protected, non toxic solar fluid is circulated through the solar panel, heat is transferred from the absorber plate to the water, which is then circulated through the system to the hot water cylinder.
Our top quality flat plate collectors are ideal for all projects interested in renewable energy.
All of our products are included in the Greener Scheme Registered Product List.
Useful Design Points for Solar Flat Plate Collectors
For a solar thermal system to work to its optimum capacity a south facing roof is ideal. However, it is still possible to install a solar water heating system if your home has an east-west orientation by increasing the area of panel installed. One option is to mount one panel on the east orientation to collect heat in the morning, with another panel on the west orientation to collect the heat in the afternoon. It is not advisable to place solar panels on a north-facing roof.
In addition, this roof area cannot be overshaded by nearby buildings, trees or other objects.
The panel should be placed at an angle between 25o to 60o.
The variety of installation methods ensures that almost any type of building can have a solar thermal system installed.
Installation Methods for Solar Flat Plate Collectors
There are several methods of installation available when choosing a CareyGlass Solar system:
- In roof system (Integrated roof light installation), whereby panels would be mounted once felt and battens are before the roof is slated/tiled, making them more flush with the roof. This system is most commonly used in new builds.
- On roof system (Roof mounted installation). This system is mounted on an existing roof, on both new and existing buildings. The panels can be mounted both landscape and portrait style.
- Facade style system. If there is no roof space available we can mount a system on your wall.
- Canopy style.
- Flat roof system. Panels can also be fitted on a steel frame either in the garden or on a flat roof surface using our A frame steel framework.
- On an adjacent building, i.e. garage
Installation process for Solar Flat Plate Collectors
The routine when fitting a solar thermal system is as follows:
New build
- On our first visit we would fit the panels (most customers opt for a roof integrated system for aesthetical reasons)
- At this stage we would complete the pipe work from the panel area to the cylinder (this is usually done before the walls are slabbed)
- Finally we would deliver your dual coil cylinder (unless supplied by your own plumber)
- We would then return to commission your solar thermal system once the following criteria is in place:
- Dual coil cylinder fitted
- Water running
- Electricity turned on
- Socket for the solar station in the hot press
CareyGlass Solar thermal systems are compatible with many types of boiler, whether oil, gas, or wood pellet, even with older devices, and can be installed in a single day.
Once commissioned your solar thermal system would work with immediate effect.
Dual coil system
The standard cylinders we have in stock are the: ESS_PU 300, 400, 500. Don't worry, if it does not fit in your hotpress / utility room / control room, we can customise a cylinder to suit your available space.
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Technical Specification for Solar Flat Plate Collectors
Flat-plate collectors
| Overall area (m2) | 2,09 |
|---|---|
| Absorber area (m2) | 1,92 |
| Aperture area (m2) | 1,92 |
| Length (mm) | 2030 |
| Width (mm) | 1030 |
| Height (mm) | 87 |
| Overall weight (kg) | 48,2 |
| Absorber type | Grid |
| Absorbers capacity | 1.97 |
| Coating | SELECTIVE |
| Thickness (mm) | 0,50 |
| Absorption | 95% +/- 2% |
| Emission | 5% +/- 2% |
| Max working pressure ( bar ) | 10 |
| Heat transfer medium | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Certificate | SOLAR KEY MARK |
Absorber
| Emission | 5.0 % |
|---|---|
| Absorption | 95.0 % |
| Absorber surface | 2.52 m2 |
| Aperture surface | 2.51 m2 |
| Material | Copper |
| Coating | Sunselect |
Hydraulics
| Heat transfer volume | 2.0 l |
|---|---|
| Minimum volume flow | 2.5 l/min |
| Pressure loss (2.5 l/min solar fluid) | 126.8 mbar |
| Connection | 12.0 mm Cu pipe |
| Type of connector | Clamping ring |
| Operating pressure | 3.2 bar |
| Permissible operating excess pressure | 10 bar |
| Test pressure | 20 bar |
| Standstill temperature | 210 o |
| Permissible flow temperature | 120 o |
Front cover
| Solar glazing | Low-iron, high transparency |
|---|---|
| Transmittance | 91.0 % |
| Thickness | 4.0 mm |
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