Flat Plate Solar Energy Collector RE550
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1. Page 4 of 5 Version 7 NOTE The policy of P A Hilton Ltd is one of continual improvement and we reserve the right to change this specification without notice Optional Extra RECSS5IA Data Acquisition Upgrade Hardware details The Optional Computerised Data Acquisition Upgrade RECS51A consists of a 21 channel Hilton Data logger D103 together with pre configured ready to use Windows compatible educational software Factory fitted coupling points on the RE550 allow installation of the upgrade to the unit at any time in the machine s extensive life The Hilton Data logger D103 connects using the cable supplied to a standard USB port on the user supplied PC If more than one logger is required connection is via a second USB port or standard USB hub The combined educational software and hardware package allows immediate computer monitoring and display of all relevant parameters on the RE550 Software Details The pre configured menu driven Software supplied with the Computer Upgrade REC551A allows all recommended experiments involving the electronic transducers and instruments on the RE550 to be carried out with the aid of computerised data acquisition data storage and on screen data presentation This enhances student interest and speeds comprehension of the principles being demonstrated Students are presented with either raw data for later hand calculation or alternatively data may be transferred to most s2. P A Hilton Ltd Flat Plate Solar Energy Collector RESS50 gt Allows Thermal Evaluation of a Flat Plate Solar Collector Optional Focussing Solar Collector Allows Direct Comparison of Performance y gt Optional Solar Array Allows Operation Inside Laboratory v Negligible Operating and Maintenance Costs v Two year Warranty Page 1of5 Version 7 Introduction The rapidly increasing cost of fossil fuels and the visible signs of global warming are concentrating interest in renewable energy The Hilton RE550 allows students to investigate the thermodynamic performance of solar water heating methods and will be of specific interest to students in the following disciplines Renewable Energy Energy Conservation Mechanical Engineering Physics Environmental Engineering Plant and Process Engineering Building Services Engineering Physics Marine Engineering Experimental Capabilities e Measuring the efficiency of a flat plate solar collector e With the optional focussing collector RE550A comparison of the efficiency with a flat plate collector e Analysis of the efficiency and heat losses of the collector in use e Study of the variation of incident energy on the collector and collector inclination e With the addition of optional computerised data acquisition the daily variation of incident energy and system performance Description A flat plate solar collector similar to those used for he
3. Page 3 of 5 Version 7 NOTE The policy of P A Hilton Ltd is one of continual improvement and we reserve the right to change this specification without notice Optional Extra RESSOA Focussing Flat Solar Collector WAAN The Optional Focussing Flat Plate Solar Collector RES50A is designed to operate with the control and instrumentation console of the standard RE550 Flat Plate Solar Collector The solar panel incorporates evacuated clear tubes that thermally insulate the black heat collecting tubes that are located internally Specially formed polished reflectors focus the solar radiation on the enclosed black tubes thereby increasing the potential water exit temperature for this type of collector The performance of the RES50A Optional Focussing Flat Plate Solar Collector may be compared directly with the standard RE540 using the standard instrumentation or alternatively using the optional RECS51A Computerised Data Acquisition upgrade The latter option allows long term performance to be evaluated during daily solar cycles P A Hilton Ltd gt Optional Extra RE550B Solar Simulator In countries where solar radiation cannot be relied upon the optional Solar Simulator RE550B allows the RE550 or optional RESS50A to be investigated in detail under controlled conditions The full equatorial solar heat flux can be simulated with the Optional RESSOB
4. ating swimming pools or domestic hot water is mounted on an adjustable frame The unit is designed for internal or external operation For internal operation an artificial solar source is available on application as an optional extra An instrumentation and water circulating console is attached to the panel under test via flexible hoses and this displays all of the relevant measured parameters The operating temperature of the system is adjusted by adjustment of a flow of cooling water and this allows investigation of performance over a range of operating conditions The instrumentation records the circulating water flow flow and return temperatures ambient temperature and incident solar radiation P A Hilton Ltd The incident solar energy is measured using a solarimeter and this together with the other measured parameters allows the performance and efficiency of the system to be measured under all operating conditions A compass and adjustable level indicator are supplied to allow adjustment of the panel on site In order to increase the potential outlet water temperature from solar collectors focussing of the solar radiation is often used An optional flat focussing type solar collector RESS0A is available that can be supplied to allow a comparison of performance of the two types of collector Due to environmental concerns and increasing fuel costs solar collection is of increasing interest in global areas that do not hav
5. e abundant sunshine year round However it is important that students are able to investigate solar collection in a laboratory environment without having to wait for suitable weather conditions For environments where abundant solar radiation cannot be relied upon an optional solar simulator RES550B is available that requires connection to a local electrical power supply In order to evaluate daily variations in performance an optional computerised data acquisition system RECS551A is available that allows all of the relevant parameters to be recorded over extended periods Data can then be evaluated in most spreadsheet programs The data logger is supplied with easily configured software that can be removed from the unit and used for other applications The RE550 unit is complimentary to the Hilton RE540 Photovoltaic Trainer which allows students to examine electrical power generation directly from solar energy Page 2 of 5 Version 7 NOTE The policy of P A Hilton Ltd is one of continual improvement and we reserve the right to change this specification without notice Specification An adjustable frame mounted flat plate solar collector with remote instrumentation and water circulation console Instrumentation must include water flow rate flow and return temperatures and incident solar radiation An optional flat focussing type solar collector must also be available together with an optional computerised data acquisition sy
6. preadsheets for computerised calculation and graphical presentation Data may be stored on disc and displayed at any time using the software supplied Alternatively data may be transferred to any compatible spreadsheet together with individual time and date stamp on each reading for complex analysis P A Hilton Ltd Additional Data Logging Facility Supplied As Standard The D103 is the third generation of Hilton Data Logger It comprises an industrially proven 21 channel interface with 8 thermocouples type T and K as standard differential voltage inputs 100mv DC 8 single ended DC voltage inputs 8v 4 logic or frequency inputs and one mains voltage input In addition there are on board 12v DC 5V DC and 15v DC power supplies for most commercially available transducers The Hilton Data Logging software supplied as standard with the RECS51A package allows the D103 to be disconnected from the RE550 and used together with most standard transducers as a stand alone computer data logger for the instrumentation and monitoring of existing laboratory equipment using locally sourced industrial transducers The software is also backwards compatible with our many second generation D102 data loggers that are already in use worldwide Full data logger command protocol and communications details are provided in an extensive user manual that allows other software applications to communicate with the logger via the USB interface Users can wri
7. stem Dimensions Nominal Depending on Panel Adjustment Angle Height 1600mm Depth 1600mm Width 1000mm Weight 120 kg Services Required RE540 and RESSOA Electrical A 220 240 Volts Single Phase 50Hz With earth ground Line current up to 6A at 230v Or B 110 120 Volts Single Phase 60Hz With earth ground Line current up to 10A at 110v Cooling water Up to 3 litres minute at up to 5m head Drain For up to 3 litres minute RE550B Electrical A 2 x 220 240 Volts Single Phase 50Hz With earth ground Line current up to 13A at 230v Or B 210 220 Volts Three Phase 60Hz With earth ground Line current up to 13A at 220v P A Hilton Ltd Ordering Information Order as Flat Plate Solar Energy Collector RE550 Optional Items Flat Focussing Solar Collector RESS0A Solar Simulator RE550B Computerised Data Acquisition System REC551A Electrical Specification Either A 220 240 Volts Single Phase 50Hz With earth ground B 210 220 Volts Three Phase 60Hz With earth ground Language Either English Spanish French Accessories and Spares Unit supplied with e One experimental operating and maintenance manual in English Spanish French e Accessories and spares for 2 years normal operation List available on request Also Available On Request Further detailed specification Additional copies of instruction manual Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation
8. te their own software typically in LabView Matlab C C Visual Basic etc This further expands the student project capabilities of the REC551A package from teaching and demonstration into the field of research and postgraduate study Computer Hardware Requirements The menu driven Software supplied with the Computer Upgrade RECS51A will operate on a PC which has at least 0 5Gb Mb ram VGA graphics 1Gb hard drive CD drive and an available USB port The software is Windows 2000 XP and 7 compatible P A HILTON Ltd Horsebridge Mill King s Somborne Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6PX England Telephone National 01794 388382 International 44 1794 388382 SCAN ME WITH Fax National 01794 388129 International 44 1794 388129 E mail sales p a hilton co uk Website www p a hilton co uk Page 5 of 5 Version 7 NOTE The policy of P A Hilton Ltd is one of continual improvement and we reserve the right to change this specification without notice INOHdLYVWS CE T
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