Solar Thermal Systems

Objectives

• In this unit, you should:
• Describe how solar collectors work
• Correctly identify absorber plates used in industry
• Define the three means of solar thermal fluid movement in glazed flat plate collectors
• Explain the operation of an evacuated tube collector

To-do List

• Read Solar Hot Water Fundamentals Chapter 5, Solar Thermal Collectors
• Read the Unit 5 Overview and learn the important terms
• Watch each of the video demonstrations
• Contribute to the Discussion Board topic
• Complete the Unit 5 Quiz

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