Prototype de Low-tech Lab | Catégories : Habitat, Eau, Énergie, Hygiène
A very simple system for heating water using solar energy. This system works, without a pump, using only the thermosiphon effect.
A very simple system for heating water using solar energy. This system works, without a pump, using only the thermosiphon effect.
chauffe-eau, eau chaude, panneau solaire thermique, solar water heater, cellule solaire thermique, NomadeDesMers, thermosyphon, récupération
Solar water heating systems use solar panels, called collectors.
This allows the heat from the sun to be collected and used to heat the water that is stored in a hot water tank.
There are two types of solar panels for water heating:
Vacuum collectors are known to be more efficient because they suffer less leakage (thanks to the air vacuum in the tubes) than flat collectors. They are nevertheless more complicated to realize in low-tech.
We decided to test a plane-type sensor operating as a thermosiphon, i.e. without pumping system.Our system has no pumping system. The water circulation is only done thanks to a thermodynamic phenomenon called thermosiphon.
The principle of the thermosiphon system is that cold water has a higher density than hot water because it is more compact. It is therefore heavier and sinking. However, all systems tend towards a state of thermodynamic equilibrium. There is a movement called thermal convection to mix hot and cold water.
For this reason, the solar collector is always mounted underneath the water storage tank, so that the cold water from the tank reaches the collector via a downhill water pipe. When the water in the collector heats up, the hot water rises naturally, pushed up by the cold water and returns to the tank. The cycle tank -> water pipe -> collector heats the water until it reaches an equilibrium temperature. The consumer can then use the hot water from the top of the tank.
The measurements are given for information only. They have to be adapted according to the size of your window.
In order to retain maximum heat inside the water heater, it is important that the frame is insulated as much as possible. Air leakage and thermal bridges must be avoided. We have therefore insulated the bottom of the frame.
- Cut cardboard (or other insulation) to fit the bottom of the frame perfectly.
- Cover the cardboard with 2 layers of aluminium foil. The purpose of this is to distribute the heat evenly over the surface in contact with the copper tube.
Dans ce système, il n’y a pas d’échangeur thermique comme dans un ballon d’eau chaude classique. L’eau du ballon passe directement dans le tuyau de cuivre et se chauffe à son contact. Nous allons donc former un circuit de manière à maximiser la surface d’échange entre le tuyau et l’eau.
Remarque : Il est important d’utiliser un outil approprié pour réaliser une belle courbure et ne pas faire de pli dans le tuyau. A ce diamètre, le tuyau a vite tendance à se plier et finira par casser.
Pour le réservoir d’eau, nous avons choisi une poubelle de 30L avec un couvercle. Dans l’idéal, il faudrait isoler le réservoir pour conserver la chaleur.
Remarque : Attention à ne pas trop serrer les colliers de serrage qui finiront par déchirer les tuyaux en silicone/latex.
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