How it Works

solar collectors

I know how solar collectors work, but how would you measure the energy output of one. Would it be possible to take the differences in temperature of the water running through it? Any help would be much appreciated.

Troytempest Sun 11/05/08 14:05

<< Previous

Next >>

Subscribe to question

Post an Answer

Teddio
Sun 11/05/08
14:57

Heat Energy supplied by the Sun = Heat Energy supplied to the water.
Heat (Joules) = Mass of water (kg) X Temperature Difference (C) X Specific Heat Capacity of the water (4200J/kg/C)
If this is measured per second then the Power output in Watts is given.

Troytempest
Sun 11/05/08
15:19

Question Author

cheers Ted

Post an Answer

Submit the above question and answers

add to del.icio.us	add to digg	add to furl
add to reddit	add to Technorati	add to Blinklist
add to StumbleUpon	add to squidoo	add to ma.gnolia
add to Cocomment	add to Netscape	add to Fark

Most Recent

Most Recently Answered

All Unanswered

All Answered