Calefones solares con placa colectora de material plástico

Abstract

Se construyeron calefones solares con placa colectora de material plástico buscando lograr la mejor relación posible entre eficiencia energética y costo, compatible con una duración razonable. Se estudiaron dos diseños de calefones: uno con placa colectora de policarbonato alveolar y otro con placa de bolsa de PVC. Se construyó un banco de ensayos y se realizaron los tests de eficiencia a ambos colectores. Se realizó un análisis de las ventajas y desventajas de cada colector.

Solar flat plate collectors of plastic material were built. The best efficiency-cost relation compatible with a reasonable duration was looked. Two designs were studied: one with collector plate of alveolar polycarbonate and another one with plate of PVC bag. A bank of tests was built and both collectors efficiency was determined. An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each collector was made.