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Apricus Solar Collector Installation & Operation Manual - USACopper Header MaterialBrazing Rod MaterialsRecommended Flow RateMax Flow RateMax Operating Pressure RatingManifold & Header>99.93% CopperReference Grades: T2, C11000, CDA110, C102, ECu-5845% Ag, 30% Cu, 25% Zn (BAg45CuZn)& 93% Cu, 7% P (BCu93P)0.026 Gallon/tube/minute = 0.26 Gallon/10 tubes/minute(0.1 L/tube/minute = 1 L/10 tubes/minute)3.9 gpm (15L/min) regardless of collector size116 psi (800 kPa)123 psi (850 kPa) Pressure Relief Valve acceptableManifold Material 0.03” (0.8mm) Aluminum Grade 5005-H16Anodized clear finishGlass Wool InsulationAcceptable Fluids3 3~4.36 lb/ft (~70 kg/m )2 o 2R-value = 6.6 ft . F.h/Btu (1.16K.m /W) K-value = 0.043 W/mKWater, Solar Hi-temp, or 50/50% or weaker propylene glycol mix.Frame MaterialSS Tube ClipsBolts, Washers and NutsMounting Frame439 Stainless Steel301 Stainless Steel304 Stainless SteelLengthMaterialHeat Transfer FluidHeat Pipes70.8” (1800 mm)0.314” OD x 0.027” ( 8 mm OD x 0.7 mm) copperReference Grades: TU1, C10200, CDA102, C103, OF-CuPurified water (non-toxic)Maximum Working Temperature° °577 F (300 C)Minimum TemperatureFluid in heat pipes will freeze, but will not damage the heat pipe:No minimum operating temperature.Startup Temperature° °Startup < 86 F (
Apricus Solar Collector Installation & Operation Manual - USATube LengthEvacuated Tubes70.8” (1800 mm)Actual length to tip = 71.25”-72” (1810-1830 mm)Outer Tube Dimensions 2.28” x 0.07” 58 mm x 1.8 mm)Inner Tube DimensionsWeight1.85” x 0.07” ( 47 mm x 1.8 mm)4.4 lb (2 kg)Glass Material Borosilicate Glass 3.3Absorber MaterialGraded-index coating Al-N on Al on glassThermal Expansion- ·3.3x10 6 CAbsorptance ( )>92% (AM1.5)·Emittance ( ) 395 (>200 )Heat Loss2 ·
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