Domestic Water Heating with Flat Collector | PolarX – 600
The Domestic Water Heating with Flat Collector PolarX – 600 is a solar thermal training unit for studying flat plate collector efficiency, heat loss, and incident energy variation under adjustable operating conditions. This domestic water heating with flat collector system includes a 2 m² flat plate collector (PolarX – 600-01) with anodized aluminium structure, copper insulated pipes, and tempered glass cover, mounted on a wheeled metallic frame with 1° increment inclination adjustment. The pumping station delivers up to 7 lpm via a PWM-controlled solar circulation pump, supporting more than 8 configurations within a -30 to 120°C medium temperature range and 10 bar maximum pressure. Temperature sensors (-100 to 800°C), manometer (0 to 4 bar), and optional solar irradiance sensor provide full process monitoring. Optional accessories include an evacuated tube collector, storage tank, and LABVIEW DAQ software.
The Domestic Water Heating with Flat Collector PolarX – 600 is a laboratory and field-deployable solar thermal training unit for studying flat plate solar collector performance, efficiency, and heat loss under variable operating conditions. This domestic water heating with flat collector unit mounts a 2 m² flat plate collector on a wheeled, adjustable metallic frame and connects it to an instrumentation and water circulating console via flexible hoses. Temperature sensors, a flow sensor, a solar irradiance sensor, and a manometer provide complete process monitoring across more than 8 available system configurations.
Product Overview
The PolarX – 600 is designed for both indoor and outdoor operation. The flat plate collector (PolarX – 600-01) is constructed with an anodized aluminium structure, copper pipes wrapped in insulating material, a tempered glass cover, and an approximate panel area of 2 m². The collector is mounted on a metallic structure with lockable castor wheels on two corners and a protractor with integral level in 1° increments for inclination adjustment. A compass and adjustable level indicator are provided for on-site alignment.
The pumping station integrates a solar circulation pump with PWM control delivering up to 7 lpm, a flow sensor measuring 1 to 15 lpm in the primary circuit, an expansion tank, a de-airing valve, filler and drain cocks with hose connections, and shut-off and check valves. Maximum working pressure is 10 bar. The medium temperature range is -30 to 120°C. More than 8 different system configurations are available.
Instrumentation includes temperature sensors with a range of -100 to 800°C, a digital display for temperature sensors, a manometer with a range of 0 to 4 bar, and safety valves for over-pressure protection. Thermocouples are positioned at various main points throughout the system. Operating temperature is adjustable using a cooling water flow. Incident solar energy is measured using a solar irradiance sensor with digital display (optional).
An optional evacuated tube collector (PolarX – 600-02) is available as an alternative collector type. It has an anodized aluminium structure, a surface area of 2 m², 15 to 16 tubes, and a rated throughput of 58 LPH.
An optional storage tank (IRE-282-03) is available: a vacuum vitrified boiler with a single high-efficiency heating coil, anti-corrosion protection, thermostat with adjustable temperature control, 1,000 W auxiliary electrical heater, maximum pressure of 4 bar, maximum temperature of 120°C, and a tank volume of 50 L or 100 L (specify at order).
Optional DAQ software (PolarX – 600), developed in the National Instruments LABVIEW environment, supports data acquisition via LAN/USB and is compatible with Windows 10 and newer. A set of electronic sensors is included when the software option is selected.
Domestic Water Heating with Flat Collector PolarX – 600, Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | PolarX – 600 |
| Collector Type (Standard) | Flat Collector PolarX – 600-01 |
| Collector Panel Area | Approx. 2 m² |
| Collector Structure | Anodized aluminium |
| Collector Pipes | Copper, wrapped with insulating material |
| Collector Cover | Tempered glass |
| Frame | Metallic structure with wheels |
| Castor Wheels | Lockable on two corners |
| Inclination Adjustment | Protractor with integral level, 1° increments |
| Alignment Tools | Compass and adjustable level indicator |
| Operation | Indoor and outdoor |
| Indoor Solar Source | Optional artificial solar source |
| Pump Output | Up to 7 lpm |
| Pump Control | PWM |
| Flow Sensor Range | 1 to 15 lpm, primary circuit |
| Max. Working Pressure | 10 bar |
| Medium Temperature Range | -30 to 120°C |
| System Configurations | More than 8 |
| Temperature Sensor Range | -100 to 800°C |
| Manometer Range | 0 to 4 bar |
| Safety Valves | Included, over-pressure protection |
| Solar Irradiance Sensor | Optional, with digital display |
| DAQ Software | Optional, National Instruments LABVIEW, LAN/USB, Windows 10 and newer |
| Optional Collector | Evacuated Tube Collector PolarX – 600-02 |
Technical Data
Flat Plate Solar Collector (PolarX – 600-01)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Flat Collector |
| Model Reference | PolarX – 600-01 |
| Structure | Anodized aluminium |
| Pipes | Copper, wrapped with insulating material |
| Panel Area | Approx. 2 m² |
| Cover Material | Tempered glass |
Optional Evacuated Tube Collector (PolarX – 600-02)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Evacuated Tube Collector |
| Model Reference | PolarX – 600-02 |
| Structure | Anodized aluminium |
| Surface Area | 2 m² |
| Number of Tubes | 15 to 16 |
| Rated Throughput | 58 LPH |
Pumping Station
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pump Type | Solar circulation pump, PWM control |
| Pump Output | Up to 7 lpm |
| Flow Sensor Range | 1 to 15 lpm, primary circuit |
| Expansion Tank | Included |
| De-Airing Valve | Included |
| Filler/Drain Cocks | Included with hose connections |
| Shut-off and Check Valves | Included |
| Max. Working Pressure | 10 bar |
| Medium Temperature Range | -30 to 120°C |
| System Configurations | More than 8 |
Instrumentation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature Sensor Range | -100 to 800°C |
| Temperature Display | Digital |
| Thermocouple Positions | Various main points |
| Manometer Range | 0 to 4 bar |
| Safety Valves | Over-pressure protection |
| Solar Irradiance Sensor | Optional, with digital display |
Optional Storage Tank (IRE-282-03)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Vacuum vitrified boiler |
| Coil | Single coil, high-efficiency heating circuit |
| Protection | Anti-corrosion |
| Control | Thermostat with adjustable temperature |
| Tank Volume | 50 L or 100 L (specify at order) |
| Max. Pressure | 4 bar |
| Max. Temperature | 120°C |
| Auxiliary Electrical Heater | 1,000 W |
Optional DAQ Software (PolarX – 600)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Development Environment | National Instruments LABVIEW |
| Data Acquisition Interface | LAN/USB |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 and newer |
| Sensors | Electronic sensors included with software option |
Key Features
- Domestic Water Heating with Flat Collector: 2 m² flat plate collector, anodized aluminium structure, copper pipes with insulation, tempered glass cover
- Frame: Metallic structure, lockable castor wheels on two corners, protractor with integral level in 1° increments
- Operation: Indoor and outdoor; optional artificial solar source for indoor use
- Pumping Station: Solar circulation pump with PWM control, up to 7 lpm output
- Flow Sensor: 1 to 15 lpm, primary circuit
- Max. Working Pressure: 10 bar
- Medium Temperature Range: -30 to 120°C
- System Configurations: More than 8 configurations available
- Temperature Sensors: Range -100 to 800°C, digital display, thermocouples at various main points
- Manometer: 0 to 4 bar
- Safety Valves: Over-pressure protection included
- Solar Irradiance Sensor: Optional, with digital display
- Alignment: Compass and adjustable level indicator provided
- Optional Evacuated Tube Collector: PolarX – 600-02, 2 m², 15 to 16 tubes, 58 LPH throughput
- Optional Storage Tank: IRE-282-03, 50 L or 100 L, 4 bar max. pressure, 120°C max. temperature, 1,000 W auxiliary heater
- Optional DAQ Software: PolarX – 600, National Instruments LABVIEW, LAN/USB, Windows 10 and newer
Experiments
- Evaluating the efficiency of a flat plate solar collector
- Studying the daily variations in incident energy and system performance (when equipped with optional computerised data acquisition)
- Investigation into how incident energy on the collector varies with changes in collector inclination
- Assessing the efficiency and heat losses during the operation of the collector
Construction and Design
The Domestic Water Heating with Flat Collector PolarX – 600 is built around a flat plate collector (PolarX – 600-01) mounted on a wheeled metallic frame. The collector uses an anodized aluminium structure with copper pipes wrapped in insulating material and a tempered glass cover. The panel area is approximately 2 m². Lockable castor wheels are fitted on two corners of the frame for mobility. A protractor with integral level in 1° increments allows precise inclination adjustment. A compass and adjustable level indicator support on-site alignment.
The instrumentation and water circulating console connects to the collector via flexible hoses. The pumping station includes a solar circulation pump with PWM control (up to 7 lpm), a flow sensor (1 to 15 lpm in the primary circuit), an expansion tank, a de-airing valve, filler and drain cocks with hose connections, and shut-off and check valves. Maximum working pressure is 10 bar and the medium temperature range is -30 to 120°C. More than 8 different system configurations are supported.
Temperature sensors covering -100 to 800°C are positioned at various main points throughout this domestic water heating with flat collector system, with a digital display for readout. A manometer covering 0 to 4 bar and safety valves for over-pressure protection are also included. Operating temperature is adjusted using a cooling water flow for investigation across different conditions. An optional solar irradiance sensor with digital display measures incident solar energy. Optional DAQ software supports data acquisition via LAN/USB on Windows 10 and newer, with electronic sensors included.
Software
PolarX – 600 DAQ Software (Optional)
Optional DAQ software for this unit is developed in the National Instruments LABVIEW environment. It supports data acquisition via LAN/USB. The software is compatible with Windows 10 and newer. A set of electronic sensors is included when the software option is selected.
Optional Accessories
- Evacuated Tube Collector PolarX – 600-02 (anodized aluminium structure, 2 m², 15 to 16 tubes, 58 LPH throughput)
- Storage Tank (vacuum vitrified boiler, single coil, 50 L or 100 L, 4 bar max., 120°C max., 1,000 W auxiliary heater; specify volume at order)
- Steam Jet Refrigeration System (PolarX – 620)
- Artificial Light Source Module
- Artificial Light Controller Module
- Solar Irradiance Measurement Module
- DAQ Software PolarX – 600 (National Instruments LABVIEW, LAN/USB, Windows 10 and newer, electronic sensors included)
Q1: Can the Domestic Water Heating with Flat Collector PolarX – 600 be used indoors?
Yes. The unit is designed for both indoor and outdoor operation. For indoor use, an optional artificial solar source is available to simulate solar irradiance.
Q2: What is the panel area and construction of the flat plate collector?
The flat plate collector (PolarX – 600-01) has an approximate panel area of 2 m². It uses an anodized aluminium structure, copper pipes wrapped in insulating material, and a tempered glass cover.
Q3: Is an alternative collector type available for the PolarX – 600?
Yes. An optional evacuated tube collector (PolarX – 600-02) is available, with an anodized aluminium structure, a surface area of 2 m², 15 to 16 tubes, and a rated throughput of 58 LPH.
Q4: What storage tank options are available as accessories?
The optional storage tank is a vacuum vitrified boiler with a single high-efficiency heating coil, anti-corrosion protection, adjustable thermostat, 1,000 W auxiliary electrical heater, maximum pressure of 4 bar, maximum temperature of 120°C, and available in 50 L or 100 L volumes. The volume must be specified at the time of order.
Q5: What data acquisition options are available for the PolarX – 600?
Optional DAQ software developed in the National Instruments LABVIEW environment is available. It supports data acquisition via LAN/USB and is compatible with Windows 10 and newer. A set of electronic sensors is included when the software option is selected.
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