SOLAR SYSTEMS

The Power to shine

Radiant Solar Heating System
is a high-tech product manufactured using the latest
technology since 1974.

Due to continuous improvement of quality

and state-of-the-art technology, RADIANT
SOLAR has succeeded to be always a
step ahead of its competitors. With an
experienced product development division
and advanced know-how, RADIANT
SOLAR has been awarded quality and
efficiency certificates, making RADIANT
SOLAR, one of the leading industry of solar
energy applications in Europe.

Why Solar?
Solar energy is the energy received by the Renewable and inexhaustible
earth from the sun. This energy is in the
energy
form of solar radiation, which makes the
Currently, most of the heating systems in
accumulation of solar heat possible. Without
use or on offer by certain providers are
the existence of solar energy, human life
designed to rely on the technology of the last
could not be supported on planet Earth due
century and are based on the consumption
to many different factors.
of fossil fuel such as diesel, petroleum etc...
Solar energy represents the best way to
However, this is not realistic any more! On
combat the harmful carbon oxide emissions
the opposite, the solar energy that the Earth
produced by traditional heat sources.
obtains represents a renewable, inexhaust-
ible collection, recovery and storage system.
A Purified Environment:
The burning of fossil fuels (natural gas and
petroleum) in homes accounts for 20% of
greenhouse gas emissions and contributes
to global warming while releasing tons of
CO2 in to environment. Air pollution caused
by discharges from this combustion has a
perceptible damaging effect on the health of
the population.

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 Legionella protection
Radiant solar technology help in preventing legionella growth.
In fact,the Legionella killer has been the Legionnaire’s disease Instant death of the bacteria
known as legionellosis. The bacterium responsible for this Death of 90% of the bacteria in 2 minutes
Death of 90% of the bacteria in 2 hours
disease is the Legionella pneumophilla. This bacterium is
responsible for two major diseases which are the Pontiac Optimal Temperature for the growth
of the bacteria
fever and the much more serious Legionnaires. Through solar
system, we can ensure that no bacteria can grow in our storage
Bacteria can survive but are not active
tanks, by ensuring solar water temperature is maintained above
60C in winter and above 80C. in summer, see fig.1
fig.1

RADIANT TECHNOLOGY
Advantages of RADIANT high-performance solar collector:
1. High performance solar collectors tested in accor-
. 4. Copper absorber with highly selective coating for opti-
dance with EN12975, with maximum energy efficiency. mal yield (aluminum absorber is optional).

2. Thermo-formed, highly weather resistant, Aluminum 5. Tempered prismatic,low iron Safety glass 4mm, with-
collector through Aluminum profile surrounding the stands hail in accordance with European standards.
collector and back aluminum cover (fig.2).
6. Working pressure 8 bar, test pressure 12 in accor-
3. Glass wool thermal insulation with 30 mm thickness, dance with the European standards.
density 30kg/cm3, with side insulation too. (Rock wool
insulation is optional). 7.7 years warranty is provided, conditions apply.

safety prismatic , low iron tempered glass with

minimum energy transmittance of 89%

blue selective absorber with high solar

performance and efficiency characteristics
copper tube risers perfect
welded to the absorber plate
glass wool/ rock wool insulation for
minimum heat losses
integrated nut for easier
mounting during the installation

angles with internal cut for perfect sealing

and fine aesthetic view, with attached male
or female fittings for easier installations

anodized aluminum casing and back

plate for heavy corrosion resistance

fig.2

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 THE SOLAR ABSORBER
The solar absorber is the most important layer protects the aluminium sheet on the
component of a solar collector, Radiant is rear side.
built with long experience in manufacturing
solar absorbers and collectors. Solar absorption: α =0.94 ± 0.02
Thermal emission: ε = 0.05 ±0.02
RADIANT offers now the new laser full plate
absorber bonded by laser welding to cop- The multilayer selective coating is depos-
per header-riser tubing (fig.3). The excellent ited on anodized copper/ aluminium sub-
selective material we use is SUNSELECT /
strate by the Physical Vapour Deposition
TITANIUM*, a selectively blue coated cop-
technique (PVD). The high infrared (IR)
per substrate or MIROTHERM, a selectively
reflection ensures a low thermal emis-
blue coated aluminum substrate (optional).
sion coefficient (ε). The oxide layers on
After extensive stagnation tests we are
the top are optimized for a very high so- fig.3
confident to sustain durability of our prod-
lar absorption coefficient (α) and resis-
uct at highest thermal stress. Also acceler-
tance against environmental influences.
ated corrosion tests in brine solution have
proven excellent results for extended life.
Our pulsed laser welds the tubes and
SUNSELECT / MIROTHERM coating metal sheet together in very small spots
was developed by ALANOD, a company on the front side (fig.4). Powered by 3 laser
renowned worldwide for its reflection welding machines on fully automatic CNC
coatings. A multi layer selective coating is machines, we can offer both strips and full
deposited on aluminum/copper substrate plate absorbers, in widths up to 2000mm fig.4
by PVD technique. A PVD anti corrosion and length up 6000mm.
.Titanium coating ia applicable upon request *

HOW ARE WE SPECIAL?

Our new method of laser welding the 5. Our laser welding process is en-
pipe to the plate gives several advan- vironmentally friendly because
tages: it needs no additives and does
not release any harmful sub-
1. The selective surface is not affected stances into the environment,
at all because the joint is made on see (fig.6.)
fig.5
the rear side, see (fig.5).
6. A protection foil prevents dam-
2. Laser welding is done at low tem-
age to the selective surface
peratures, which reduces the ten-
coating until the absorber is
sion of material between plate and
assembled with the collector
pipe.
(fig.7).

3. The absorber’s coated surface re- 7. RADIANT Solar Laser Absorber

mains intact and free from marks, is an absorber with superior
fig.6 that makes it suitable for clear flange efficiency (F’).
glass. This is achieved, amongst pro-
vides excellent thermal contact
4. The absorber can resist to high tem- between pipe and flange.
perature stagnation and high cor-
rosion levels.

fig.7

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 FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS W

Model Area Dimensions Working pressure Test pressure

(m2) ( W,L,D) mm (Bar) (Bar)
RSV 15 1.5 1000*1500*85 8 12
W
RSV 17.5 1.75 1180*1430*85 8 12
L
RSV 20 2 1000*2000*85 8 12
RSV 23 2.3 1180*1890*85 8 12 L

RSV 25 2.5 1250*2000*85 8 12

L
RSV 27 2.7 1200*2280*85 8 12
D
RSV 29 2.9 1450*2000*85 8 12
table.1
D

Model Area Dimensions Working pressure Test pressure

)m2( ( W,L,D) mm )Bar( )Bar(
W
RSH 15 1.5 1500*1000*85 8 12
RSH 17.5 1.75 1430*1180*85 8 12
RSH 20 2 2000*1000*85 8 12
LL
RSH 23 2.3 1890*1180*85 8 12
RSH 25 2.5 2000*1250*85 8 12
RSH 27 2.7 2280*1200*85 8 12
RSH 29 2.9 2000*1450*85 8 12
table.2

ORIENTATION OF SOLAR SYSTEM

The thermal performance of the solar system is optimized
when is mounted facing South (when we are in the Northern
hemisphere).
The actual performance however is minimal decreased
when the system is oriented less than 45º degrees South
East or South West.
S
If we increase the surface of the solar system, by using SE SW
larger collectors or adding one more collector, the solar sys-
tem can be oriented up to 90º degrees South East or South E W
West (fig.8), with minimal or no impact to the annual thermal
performance.
N
ATTENTION: We will exactly do the opposite when we are
at the Southern hemisphere.

fig.8

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RADIANT SOLAR SYSTEM TYPES
In heating systems, the heat accumulated by the solar collector is transferred through a liquid (called “heat –carrying” liquid) to
the storage cylinder. The liquid (a mixture of water and glycol) may run spontaneously or may be driven by a pump. On this basis
we can identify two types of heating system.

A THERMOSIPHON CIRCULATION SYSTEM

(NATURAL CIRCULATION)
The cylinder must be installed above the solar panel as it is clear in the fig.9, thermosiphonic system is considered the
simplest solar heating system to generate domestic hot water, reliable and easy to install. Usually, it is installed for residen-
tial apartments and limited utilities.

Collector*:
CASING: anodized aluminum profile
BACK INSULATION: glass wool/ rock wool with 30mm thick-
ness, 30kg/sq.m density.
SIDE INSULATION: glass wool / rock wool of 15mm thick-
ness, 60kg/sq.m density.
ABSORBER PLATE: SUNSELECT/ TITANIUM blue selec-
tive copper 0.20mm thickness with absorptance (α) =0.95,or
MIROTHERM blue selective aluminum 0.50mm thickness
with absorptance(α )=0.94 (optional).
COVER GLASS: safety tempered prismatic glass 4mm thick-
ness.
* Collector insulation and absorber thickness can be modified upon request fig.9
( special order).

Mounting Kit
The kit is complete and ready to be connected to the water
network and consist of:
• Galvanized steel mounting frame (fig.10).
• Brass fittings.
• Stainless steel tubing for the closed circuit.
• Glycol antifreeze liquid.
fig.10

The Tank **
1. External casing of electrostatic painted aluminum.
2. Polyurethane insulation of 60 mm thickness.
3. Glass enameled steel tank of 2.5mm wall thickness.
4. Integrated electric backup element.
5. Magnesium anode.
** External casing of Stainless steel 304 is applicable upon request. fig.11

DIMENSIONS OF SOLAR SYSTEM

TYPE H (mm) L (mm) W (mm)
SOL 20/16 2120 2150 1000
SOL 27/16 2120 2150 1450
SOL 27/ 20 2120 2150 1450
SOL 40/ 20 2120 2150 2150
SOL 40/ 25 2160 2150 2150
SOL 40/ 30 2160 2150 2150
SOL 60/ 30 2160 2150 3300
fig.12 table.3
fig.12
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 TECHNICAL FEATURES – DIMENSIONS OF SOLAR THERMOSIPHONIC SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS – DIMENSIONS – WEIGHTS OF SOLAR SYSTEMS

SOLAR SOL+ SOL+ SOL+ SOL+ SOL+ SOL+ SOL+

TYPE CODE160 SOL 20/16160 SOL 27/16 200
SOL 27/ 20 200
SOL 40/ 20 250
SOL 40/ 25 300
SOL 40/ 30 300
SOL 60/ 30
WATER TANK 1320x530 1320x530 1320x580 1320x580 2050x530 2050x580 2050x580
((DIMENSION
WATER (DIM) mmmm 1320X530 mm 1320X530 mm
TANKS) 1320X580 mm
1320X580 mm
2050X530 mm
2050X580 mm
2050X580
WATER TANK
48
WATER TANK
(EMPTY WEIGHT)π¡√à kgr 48 kgr 56 kgr 56 kgr 68 kgr 76 kgr 76 kgr
48 kgr 48 kgr 56 kgr 56 kgr 68 kgr 76 kgr 76 kgr
(EMPTY WEIGHT)INOX
CLOSED
CIRCUIT - WEIGHT 4.6 (lt) 4.6 (lt) 4.9 (lt) 4.9 (lt) 5.4 (lt) 6.2 (lt) 6.2 (lt)
π¡√Ã
CLOSED CIRCUIT
4.6 ltr 4.6 ltr 4.9 ltr 4.9 ltr 5.4 ltr 6.2 ltr 6.2 ltr
WEIGHT
WATER TANK (EMPTY INOX
WEIGHT) GLASS 57 kgr 57 kgr 65 kgr 65 kgr 76 kgr 83 kgr 83 kgr
WATER TAND
57kg 57kgr 65 kgr 65 kgr 76kgr 83 kgr 83kgr
(EMPTY WEIGHT) LASS
CLOSED
CIRCUIT -
WEIGHT 4.6 (lt) 4.6 (lt) 4.9 (lt) 4.9 (lt) 5.8 (lt) 6.2 (lt) 6.2 (lt)
CLOSED
GLASS CIRCUIT
4.6 (ltr) 4.6( ltr) 4.9 (ltr) 4.9 (ltr) 5.8 (ltr) 6.2 (ltr) 6.2 (ltr)
WEIGHT GLASS
TOTAL
TOTAL 2 mÇ
SURFACE AREA
SURFACE 2 m² 2.90 mÇ 2.90 mÇ
2.70 m² 2.70 m² 4 mÇ
4 m² 4 mÇ
4 m² 4 mÇ
4 m² 6 6mÇ
m²
AREA (m2)
COLLECTOR
COLLECTOR
TYPE S+2000 RSV20
TYPE
S+2900 RSV27
S+2900 RSV27
S+2000 RSV20
S+2000 RSV20
S+2000 RSV20
S+2000 RSV20

No. OF COLLECTOR 1 1 1 2 2 2 3
No. OF
COLLECTORS
1 1 1 2 2 2 3
SOLAR SUPPORT
SOLAR 34 kgr 35 kgr 38 kgr 38 kgr 40 kgr 40 kgr 44 kgr
BASE
SUPPORT WEIGHT
BASE 34 kgr 35 kgr 38 kgr 38 kgr 40 kgr 40 kgr 44 kgr
WEIGHT
SOLAR SYSTEM TOTAL
SOLAR SYSTEM 121 kgr 137 kgr 148 kgr 172 kgr 186 kgr 194 kgr 237 kgr
WEIGHT
TOTAL WEIGHTEMPTY
121 kgr 137 kgr 148 kgr 172 kgr 186 kgr 194 kgr 237 kgr
EMPTY
table.4

160 160 200 200 250 300 300

2 m2 2 . 7 0 m2 2 . 7 0 m2 2 m2 2 m2 2 m2 2 m2 2 m2 2 m2 2 m2 2 m2 2 m2

1000 cm 1450 cm 1450 cm 2150 cm 2150 cm 2150 cm 3300 cm

TYPES OF SOLAR SYSTEMS / PROPORTION OF ANTIFREEZE LIQUID – WATER

MINIMUM SOL+160 SOL+160 SOL+200 SOL+200 SOL+250 SOL+300 SOL+300
TEMPERATURE 2mÇ 2.90mÇ 2mÇ 4mÇ 4mÇ 4mÇ 6mÇ
ÆC TYPES OF SOLAR SYSTEMS / PROPORTION OF ANTIFREEZE LIQUID* – WATER
THERMAL WATER THERMAL WATER THERMAL WATER THERMAL WATER THERMAL WATER THERMAL WATER THERMAL WATER
FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg

-5 1.00 5.00 1.00 5.70 1.50 5.50 1.50 6.20 2.00 8.20 2.00 8.20 2.00 9.00
-10 SOL 20/16 4.50
1.50 SOL
1.5027/16
5.20 SOL 27/
2.00 20
5.00 2.00SOL5.70
40/20 2.50 SOL 40/252.50
7.70 SOL
7.7040/ 30
2.50 SOL 60/30
8.50
MINIMUM
-15 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.70 2.50 4.50 2.50 5.20 3.00 7.20 3.00 7.20 3.00 8.00
TEMPERTURE
-20 THERMAL
2.50WATER
3.50 THERMAL
2.50 WATER
4.20 THERMAL
3.00 WATER 3.00
4.00 THERMAL4.70
WATER3.50
THERMAL
6.70 WATER
3.50 THERMAL
6.70 WATER
3.50 THERMAL
7.50 WATER
ºC FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg FLUID Kg Kg
-25 2.75 3.25 2.75 3.95 3.50 3.50 3.50 4.20 3.75 6.45 3.75 6.45 3.75 7.25
NOTES: 1. ONE BOTTLE OF THERMAL FLUID CONTAINS 1 kg (0.965LIT).
-5 1.00 5.00
2. DON’T1.00 5.70
USE MORE 1.50
THERMAL 5.50 THE QUANTITY
FLUID THAN 1.50 6.20 2.00
THAT IS REQUIRED 8.20 2.00 8.20 2.00 9.00

The closed loop solar systems with a few modifications can be used as open loop solar systems.
-10
141.5 4.5 1.5 5.20 2.00 5.00 2.00 5.70 2.50 7.70 2.50 7.70 2.50 8.50

-15 2.0 4.0 2.0 4.70 2.50 4.50 2.50 5.20 3.00 7.20 3.00 7.20 3.00 8.00

-20 2.5 3.5 2.5 4.20 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.70 3.50 6.70 3.50 6.70 3.50 7.50

-25 2.75 3.25 2.75 3.95 3.5 3.50 3.50 4.20 3.75 6.45 3.75 6.45 3.75 7.25

table.5 *One Bottle of Thrmal fluid contains 1 KG ( 0.986 liters).

Dont use more thermal fluid than the quantity that is required.

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B FORCED CIRCULATION SYSTEM
The cylinder can be installed indoor or outdoor.
The forced system is a complete system control with excellent efficiency and unlimited applications.

DHW solar system with double coil cylinder

(tank), compromising of:
1. Collector field. 6. Lower sensor.
2. Air vent. 7. Feed water valve.
3. Collector sensor. 8. Solar hot water storage.
4. Controller. 9. Boiler.
5. Pump kit. 10. Upper sensor.

The solar pump starts working and the cylinder is heated up,
when the water temperature from the solar side is higher than
the water in the cylinder. The control unit switch ON/OFF the
solar pump based on the difference in temperature between
the solar sensor 3 and the lower sensor in the cylinder 6 . By
default, Δt is set minimum 5º degrees to switch on the solar
pump.
In the figure 13, the upper indirect coil of the cylinder is heated
by the auxiliary system (hot water boiler 13) to obtain domes-
tic hot water in the absence of solar system. In case the lower
sensor 6 reads higher than the solar sensor 3 , and the upper
cylinder sensor 8 is still lower than the set point, automati-
cally, the primary pump switch on. The primary boler pump fig.13 : Hot water generation
through solar system with Fire oil/gas boiler as back up system.
will work continuously till the sensor hits the set point temp.

DHW solar system + central heating support,

compromising of:
1. Collector field. 9. Solar return temperature boost.
2. Air vent. 10. Calorifier sensor.
3. Collector sensor. 11. 3-way valve.
4. Controller. 12. Return temp sensor.
5. Pump kit. 13. Storage sensor heating.
6. Lower sensor. 14. Boiler.
7. Feed water valve. 15. Mixer.
8. Solar hot water storage
double coil.

Similar to the above case, the solar pump starts working and
the cylinder is heated up based on the Δt. By default, the mini-
mum difference of temperature is 5º degrees to switch the
solar pump.

Solar heating support is effective and can reduce running

cost, especially in regions where sunny days are occupying
most of the winter season.

fig.14 : Hot water generation + Central heating support through Solar

system and fired oil/gas boiler as a back up system.

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 TANKS (Storage/Reheater)
Solar tanks are built with the following specifications:
1. Solar tanks are made of steel E 37 with glass lined enam-
eled/ Stainless steel 316L/Titanium (optional),tank is tested HWO
in accordance with DIN 4753.
2. High efficiency thermal insulation and low heat loss through
high quality polyurethane hard foam insulation 100mm,density T
40 kg/m3, under the jacket of the Calorifier.
3. Thermal insulation can be removed for simple transport into
the setup area. R
4. Inner shell and heat exchangers are protected against cor-
rosion with a glass lining coating and magnesium sacrificial
anode. CWI
5. Working pressure is 10 bar, test pressure is 15 bar. Max.
temperature is 95c permanent and 110c temporary.
6. Three models are available: Storage tank (buffer), Reheat- SL
er tank- single coil, and Reheater- double coil. the models
codes and sizes are mentioned in table 6,7.
DR

Model/Size Storage One coil Double coil

500 L RC50- ST RC50-SC RC50-DC
750L RC75-ST RC75-SC RC75-DC
1000L RC100-ST RC100-SC RC100-DC
1500L RC150-ST RC150-SC RC150-DC
table.6
Volume 500L 750L 1000L 1500L T
Code RC50 RC75 RC100 RC150
Coil input/output 1” 1” 1” 1 ½” Key:

H 1710 1990 2030 2200 HWO : Threaded outgoing hot water

R : Threaded heating loop return
D 750 950 1050 1050 CWI : threaded incoming water
T : 3 X 3/4” sleeve ( thermometer ,thermostat).
Operation pressure 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar F : 400 mm diameter inspection manhole
SL : Support cylindrical legs
Test pressure 15 bar 15 bar 15 bar 15bar DR : Threaded discharge.
Weight (kg) 165 190 230 340
fig.15
table.7

ACCESSORIES
The accessories package for integrating the hot
water generation system consists of:

A. TRANSFER UNIT C. Expansion vessel:

It consists of primary circu- It will be provided with admis-
lation pumps, secondary sion pressure with adequate
circulation pumps, Heat ex- size according to Number of
changer (optional) expansion
collectors in the system and
vessel, solar controller with
total water content, see fig.18
sensors and control panel,
fig.18
see fig.16
fig.16 D. Flow regulation
B. Control package: valve:
3-way conversion valve. It will be provided as option
Return flow clip- on sensor to have an exact balancing of
heat transfer liquid,to obtain
Calorifier sensor Immersion
the best possible yield from
sleeve for hot water temper- the solar heating system,
ature sensor, see fig.17 fig.17 see fig.19 fig.19

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DESIGN & SELECTION
The design is an art to make compromises between the steam in the panels which will affect the longitivity of the solar
highest efficiency which solar can achieve from one side, and panel, in addition to the pipes and accessories. The solar heat-
avoiding over-heating in the system from the other side. ing system can cover up to 94% of the required output in the
Increasing number of panels to a certain extend, the efficiency summer months, for the remaining months of the year, the solar
will start going down due to overheating phenomena aspects. system will help to raise the temperature but a backup system is
Over-heating phenomena in the solar system will generate always a must. It differs from one destination to another.

100 liter / day at 70º C INTEGRATION

overheating
Energy (Kvvh/m2)

Energy (Kvvh/m2)
150 liter / day at 25º C

C = 75% Efficiency = 46% C=69% Efficiency = 58%

May

Aug

Nov
Mar

Dec
Sep
Fep

Apr

Oct
Jun
Jan
May

Aug

Nov

Jul
Mar

Dec
Sep
Fep

Apr

Oct
Jun
Jan

Jul

Example of oversized system Example of a correctly sized system

fig.20a fig.20b

As it is clear in the above figures, The right design is to keep an more panels are used, the annual coverage increased slightly in-
equibilirium between the number of panels and the efficiency of creased up to (75%), but the efficiency dropped to 46%.Over
the systems, in fig.20b, there is good annual coverage (69%), and sizing is a real problem on the long run, where maintenance and
high annual system efficiency (58%), whereas, in Fig20a, where extra safety factors should be provided.

Example of hot water demand calculation

Required data; Calculation;
• Geographic data. Hotel with 500 rooms = Liters / hour, 60°C
500x private hand basins = 500x10= 5000 l/h
• Minimum and maximum ambient temperature. 500 bath/shower = 500x50= 25000 l/h
• Required hot water temperature. 500 bidets = 500x10= 5000 l/h
• Number of fixtures/ Number of people. 60 public hand basins = 60x15= 900 l/h
50 kitchen sinks = 50x80= 4000 l/h
• Type of back up system (electric, gas, fuel, etc..)
30 bar sinks = 30x100= 3000 l/h
30 slop sinks = 30x50= 1500 l/h
Total = 44,400 x demand factor 0.5 (hotel)
Demand = 22, 200 liters

According to European standards & DIN 4708, the below table gives you hot water demand for different type of sanitary fixtures

Maximum demandrates (Litres of hot water per hour at 60°C)

Demand Private Public Kitchen

Building Hand Hand

Bath Shower Bidet Sink Bar Sink Slop Sink
Factor Basin Basin
Hotel 0.5 50 50 10 10 15 80 100 50
Hospital 0.7 60 70 10 10 15 80 50
Restaurant 1.0 5 25 140 100 100

Sports 1.0 220 5 15 80 100 40

Day School 0.8 180 5 20 80 40

University 0.8 220 5 25 80 40

Offices 1.0 5 10 40 40

Factory 1.0 120 5 20 80 50

table.8

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 Results of Annual Simulation*

Soler Energy Consumption as Percentage of Total Consumption

DHW Heating Energy Supply: 924.19 MWh

Solar Contribution to DHW: 601.89 MWh

Energy from Auxiliary Heating: 329.97 MWh

Installed Collector Power: 366.03 kW

fig.21
Energy Produced by Collectors: 618.24 MWh

Energy Produced by Collector Loop: 607.13 MWh Daily Maximum Collector Temperature

Electricity Savings: 708.1 MWh

Co2 Emissions Avoided: 471.595.14 kg

DHW Solar Fraction: 69.6%

Fractional Energy Savings (prEN12976): 67.1%

System Efficiency: 56.1%

fig.22

Simulation Design Alternative designs

Tc

ctors
SolarColle
Solar Hot water to
back-up system
Solar
storage
tank

Cold water
inlet

Drain

fig.24 : one tank without heat exchanger (direct system)

fig.23: two tanks with internal heat exchanger.

fig.25: two tanks with external heat exchanger.

* All numbers are assumed for the privacy of documentation, contact your distributor to know all technical data you need accord-
ing to your location. The results are determined by a mathematical model calculation with variable time steps of up to 6 minutes.
Actually yields can deviate from the values due to fluctuations in the weather, consumption and other factors.

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INSTALLATION OF 6 THERMOSIPHONIC SOLAR SYSTEMS ON LINE

fig.26 1- All of the tubes that we will use for the installation must have the same length and geometry.
2- The diemeter of the tubes must be the same for the cold and hot water in order to have the correct pressure drop.

INSTALLATION OF SOLAR COLLECTORS ON LINE (24sq.m)

fig.27 1- OBSTRUCTION GATE VALVE 3- THERMOMETER

2- COLLECTOR SENSOR 4- AUTOMATIC RELIEF VALVE

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 SPECIFICATION
Thermosiphonic system: CASING & INSULATION
The back insulation is composed of glass
The collector casing should be anodized wool/ rock wool with thickness of 30mm and
aluminium profile and back cover, very well
density at least 30kg/sq.m, side insulation
insulated through glass wool 30 mm with density
should be minimum 15 mm thickness and at
of 30 kg/m2 from the back.
least 60 kg/sq.m.
The absorber plate should be SUNSELECT, a blue
selective aluminium (or MIROTHERM blue selective
GLAZING
Copper) with minimum absorbance of 94%.
4 mm tempered glass, prismatic. The glass
Stainless steel tubing should be used for the
is fixed onto the casing with a silicone seal
closed circuit between the collector and the tank.
or EPDM rubber frame very resistant to high
All other fittings should be complied with the temperatures and U.V. rays.
European standards.
The tank external casing should be electrostatic
painted aluminium and the internal shell should Transfer unit:
be steel 2.5mm thickness with glass enamelled, Contractor to install primary and secondary
jacketing should not be less than 1.5mm with at pumps with 1 working, 1 standby arrangement.
least 60mm polyurethane insulation foam. Contractor to provide plate heat exchanger with
Pressure relief valve, copper expansion tank, a minimum plate thickness of 0.6mm, and a
and magnesium anode should be installed and superior gasket groove design, allowing pressure
provided from the same manufacturer. ratings and hydro test pressures to be full
differential pressures.
Forced system Control Box:
Solar collectors shall be kept on roof having one The solar system manufacturer have to supply
bank of collectors as shown on the respective a control box including a thermostat set at
drawings to supply hot water temperature all 30º degrees (adjustable on site), to constantly
around the year to the respective building. measure the collector’s outlet temperature.
Solar collectors are connected with insulated Once this temperature is reached, the primary
pipes to equipment in mechanical plant room circulator sends the solar calories to the plate
at roof level, which shall accommodate heat heat exchanger.
exchangers and circulators. The calorifiers will be A differential regulator installed inside the box,
kept in the plant room. These calorifiers consist constantly compares the primary hot circuit
of two solar storage tanks with back-up facility temperature arriving from the collectors to the
(electricity, boiler), if set temperature of 55º secondary cold circuit temperature arriving from
degrees is not achieved. the hot water tanks, and start the circulator, if the
difference is equal to a certain value preset on
Calorifiers: the regulator.
Hot water tanks shall be vertical type, depending
upon space availability. Installation
Calorifiers shall be provided with back-up system The complete system shall be installed by the
facility when solar radiations are not enough to supplier to maintain the warranty on the whole
meet the demand. system.
Tank shall be entirely constructed of steel E 37 The system shall also be equipped with all
(GLASSLINED) to tolerate up 10 bar working necessary safety devices that guarantee the
pressure, test pressure 15 bars, certified to system function in a satisfactory way. Such
European standards TUV/DVGW. safety devices shall involve Cold inlet relief valve
The storage tank insulation shall be of high density and Pressure & Temperature relief valves.
pressure injected polyurethane with thickness of The Pressure & Temperature relief valve fitted to
at least 100mm. each potable cylinder shall be set to relieve water
Tanks to be provided with magnesium anode at 10 bars and/or 99º degrees.
protection. The storage tank shall be equipped with all
necessary fittings on cold and hot water side,
Solar Collector: in order to connect with piping network (by the
The collectors should comply to KEY MARK/ TUV/ specialist contractor).
CE European certificates and should meet EN
12975 for performance durability and mechanical
Warranty
The complete system shall be supplied and
strength with the following components:
executed by one source, who should extend his
COPPER / Aluminum ABSORBER
warranty on the complete HW System, with a
Fins are laser/ ultrasonic welded onto tubes of
7-year comprehensive warranty for the collectors,
Ø 8 x 0.5 mm for pump circulation installations,
5 years for the Tanks and 1 year for the electrical
and assembled on grids with Ø 22 x 0.8 mm
elements.
manifold tubes, ensuring an excellent heat
transfer. The design of the system should ensure an
The selective coating of the absorbers is average coverage of (60-70)% on the entire
carried out by Highly SUNSELECT energy requirement of the year.
Blue selective. To achieve; Contractor to provide complete operation &
Absorption factor: α = 0, 95± 0, 02 maintenance manuals including shop drawings,
Emission factor: ε= 0, 05± 0, 02 specifications, system description and installation.

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