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2. Structure of solar water heater
Component description:
HEAT PIPES:
An evacuated-tube collector contains several individual glass tubes,
each containing an aluminum fin and a heat pipe. The heat pipe transfers the heat
efficiently to the water in the tank.
WATER TANK:
The storage tank is made of three layers: inner shell, intermediate
foam insulation and outer cladding. The shell is built to hold water pressure maximum
of 150psi. Shell material is corrosion-proof food-grade stainless steel. Foam insulation
thickness is decided to maintain the tank water temperature self-sustainable during
continuous unclear days in the coldest wintertime. Outer cladding is normally
galvanized sheet metal, providing a fine surface finish and a long-lasting life.
EVACUATED TUBES:
Top quality double-walled tubes are chosen. There is an
aluminum or copper coated mirror on the inside surface of the inner glass wall. The
mirror well traps the thermal energy inside the tube. On the metal mirror layer, there is
selective absorption coating, which converts over 99% energy of visible and invisible
lights.
