ā Evacuated Solar Energy Collector Technical Reference
ā Evacuated Solar Energy Collector Technical Reference
ā Evacuated Solar Energy Collector Technical Reference
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CONTENTS<br />
Contents<br />
1.0 What does THERMOMAX offer 1<br />
2.0 How to get the most out of a THERMOMAX system 2<br />
3.0 How does a THERMOMAX system work 3<br />
3.1 The THERMOMAX Tube<br />
3.1.1 The Absorber<br />
3.1.2 The <strong>Evacuated</strong> Glass Tube 4<br />
3.1.3 The Condenser<br />
3.2 The THERMOMAX MS Manifold<br />
3.3 Accessories 5<br />
3.3.1 Roof fixing kits 6<br />
3.3.2 <strong>Solar</strong> Differential Controller<br />
4. How does a THERMOMAX system perform 8<br />
4.1 <strong>Solar</strong> Fundamentals<br />
4.2 Thermal Performance<br />
5.0 How to design a THERMOMAX system 10<br />
5.1 <strong>Collector</strong> Area<br />
5.2 Flow rate<br />
5.3 Pipework 11<br />
5.4 Circulation Pump<br />
5.5 Expansion Vessel 13<br />
5.6 Hydraulics 14<br />
5.6.1 <strong>Collector</strong> System<br />
5.6.2 Overall System Design<br />
6.0 How to install a THERMOMAX system 19<br />
6.1 General<br />
6.2 Manifold Connections<br />
6.3 MS-System 21<br />
6.4 KS-System 24<br />
6.5 FS-System 27<br />
6.6 Alternative Methods 30<br />
6.7 Commissioning<br />
7.0 How to maintain a THERMOMAX System 31<br />
7.1 Periodic Checks<br />
7.2 Optional Checks<br />
7.3 Five Yearly Checks<br />
8.0 Trouble Shooting 32<br />
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