MASS OPTIMIZATION OF A FLAT PLATE SOLAR
COLLECTOR
Usually a flat plate solar collector is characterized by constructivefunctional
data, the mass of a solar collector is a constructive characteristic,
which influences more the assembling and transport costs. This paper presents
a method of optimizing the mass characteristics of a flat plate solar collector, by
using materials with low specific mass. As a result of this optimization a 17 kg
flat plate solar collector was realized, resulting in a weight reduction of
approximately 57 % compared to a common solar collector.
Keywords: solar collector plan, mass optimization, solar
Cuvinte cheie: captator solar plan, optimizare masică, energie solară
