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An Overview of One-Sun Solar Thermal Technology

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Further Classification Dimensions<br />

• Controller in active systems<br />

• Active, differential controller<br />

» Pump on when T collector > (T tank-bottom + ~20 o F)<br />

• PV-pump<br />

» DC pump is controlled by PV panel<br />

• Timer<br />

• Overheat protection methods<br />

• None: most common<br />

• Vent the collector<br />

• Evaporate fluid from collector<br />

• Dump storage heat<br />

» boiling, passive radiator, ground loop, night-time circulation<br />

• …<br />

SEET <strong>Solar</strong> <strong>Thermal</strong> Seminar 7/26/07

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