Apricus Split Heat Pipe Solar Collector

1. Heat pipe solar collector 2. SRCC, CSA, Solar Keymark, AS/NZS 2712 certified 3. Continuously improve design

Product Description

heat pipe solar collector, solar water heater, solar collector, evacuated tube & heat pipe, solar renewable energy

Apricus advantages

1. Solar Keymark, SRCC, CSA, AS/NZS 2712 certified

2. Provide excellent and quick response after-sales service

3. Professional technical support

 Product overview

Apricus AP range of evacuated tube solar collectors are suitable for both residential and commercial applications. The design of the AP solar collector is a culmination of nearly 10 years of feedback from installers and solar professional all over the world and aims to meet their requirements with the following

 

key features:

• Modular “plug ‘n’ play” design (Manifold, frame and tubes in separate packages)

• Lightweight manifold design

• Choice of Stainless Steel or Anodized Aluminium mounting frames

• Extremely reliable header design due to only 6 brazing joints

• Contoured header for turbulent flow even at low flow-rates

• All glass wool insulation for high temperature stability

• Patented heat transfer fin design for optimal heat transfer

• Long term stability under extreme conditions

• Extreme cold (freeze protected heat pipes)

• Coastal regions (salt spray)

• Harsh UV radiation (UV stabilized components)

• High Winds (up to category C cyclone)

• Snow loading

Apricus Solar Collector Specifications
Components	Material & Specifications
Evacuated Tubes	Material: Borosilicate 3.3Tube style: Twin wall all glassDimensions: Φ58mm outer tube; Φ47mm inner tube;1.8m length, 1.8mm outer tube wall thickness
Solar Absorb Coating	Material: Graded AL/N on ALAbsorptance: >92% (AM1.5); Emittance: <8% (80oC)Vacuum: P<5x10-3 Pa; Heat loss: <0.8W/ (m2 oC)
Heat Pipes	Material: High purity “oxygen free” copper (ASTM: C10200, DIN: OF-Cu)Heat transfer fluid: distilled waterMaximum heat transfer capacity: 220WOperating angle: 20-80o Startup temperature: ~30oC
Copper Header Pipe	Material: Copper (ASTM: C1100, DIN: ECu-58); Potable water rated.Brazing rod: BAg45CuZn Maximum pressure: 800kPaConnection Options: 7/8” OD copper (US size), 19.1mm OD flared nut(Australia) or 22mm OD copper (Europe)
Heat Transfer Fins	Material: High purity aluminium
Rubber Components	Material: HTV Silicone Rubber (UV stabilised)
Mounting Frame	Material: 439 Stainless Steel or 6005-T5 Aluminium Alloy
Tube Clips	Material: 301 Stainless Steel
Fasteners	Material: 304 Stainless Steel
Manifold Casing	Material: 5005-H16 Aluminium with Anodized or Powder Coated Finish
Manifold Insulation	Material: Glass Wool (K = 0.043W/mK)Thickness: Average >50mm

Solar Collector Operation

Step 1: The absorber coating on the inner glass tube absorbs sunlight and converts it into heat.

Step 2: Steam forms inside heat pipe which transfers heat rapidly up to the manifold.

Step 3: A pump circulates water or heat transfer fluid through the header pipe, carrying heat back to the

storage tank. Gradually throughout the day the tank is heated up.

Apricus Split Heat Pipe Solar Collector