Learn about various types of solar thermal collectors in this 28-minute educational video that explores both stationary and concentrating collection systems. Discover the key differences between flat plate collectors, evacuated tube collectors, unglazed collectors, and advanced technologies like parabolic trough collectors, dish reflectors, and Fresnel collectors. Examine the components and applications of solar air collectors, power towers, and heliostat field collectors through detailed explanations and real-world case studies that demonstrate their practical implementation in solar thermal systems.
Overview
Syllabus
solar air collectors
Taught by
NPTEL-NOC IITM