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Mini Solar Water Heater

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Mini Solar Water Heater

Objective: Construct a mini solar water heater to demonstrate efficient heat transfer using solar energy.

Context: Access to affordable hot water is a challenge in many parts of India, where electricity costs and supply can be unreliable. Solar water heating offers a sustainable solution for rural and urban households.

What you'll build: You'll design and assemble a collector panel using copper or black-painted pipes, a glass sheet, and insulation materials, connecting it to a water container and tubing. Thermal conduction and heat transfer analysis will be used to optimize performance, and temperature changes will be monitored with a thermometer.

Deliverables: The final outputs are a functional prototype, performance data over time, and documentation detailing design and results.

Milestones
1. Collector panel design
10 marks 30d
Create a detailed schematic of your solar collector panel, specifying dimensions, materials (e.g., type of absorber plate, glazing), and flow path for water. Submit a labeled drawing (hand-drawn or digital) and a brief rationale for your design choices. Ensure your design is feasible to construct and maximizes solar absorption.
2. Frame and insulation
10 marks 30d
Construct the supporting frame for your collector panel using suitable materials, and apply insulation to minimize heat loss. Submit clear photos of the assembled frame and insulation, plus a short explanation of how your choices will enhance durability and thermal efficiency. The structure must securely hold the panel and prevent significant heat escape.
3. Water heating and testing
10 marks 30d
Assemble the complete solar water heater and run at least one test to heat a measured volume of water. Record initial and final water temperatures, duration, and weather conditions. Submit a summary table of your results and a photo of your setup in operation. The system must demonstrate measurable water heating using solar energy.
4. Performance comparison over time
10 marks 30d
Conduct at least three heating tests at different times or days, recording temperature changes and relevant environmental conditions for each. Present your results in a comparative table or graph. Analyze trends or variations in performance, clearly identifying factors that affected heating efficiency.
5. Documentation
10 marks 30d
Compile a concise report (2-4 pages) covering your design rationale, build process, testing data, performance analysis, and any challenges faced. Include labeled photos, schematics, and all measurement tables/graphs. The documentation must allow a peer to understand and potentially replicate your solar water heater project.
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Mini Solar Water Heater 11 Jun 2026 to 10 Jun 2028 0
Skills you'll learn
Thermal conductionSolar energy utilizationHeat transfer analysis
Tools used
Copper/black painted pipe Glass sheetinsulation material Thermometer Water container and tubing
Prerequisites
Basics of solar thermal systems Fluid flow and heat exchange Material selection
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Priyang Kumar
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