Practice - Evacuated Tubular Collector (ETC)
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Practice Questions
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What does the vacuum in an ETC do?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat can escape.
Name one domestic application of ETCs.
💡 Hint: What do we use hot water for?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary advantage of the vacuum in an ETC?
💡 Hint: Think about what the vacuum is meant to preserve.
True or False: Evacuated Tubular Collectors are more effective in warm climates than cold ones.
💡 Hint: Reflect on where you think heat loss would be a larger problem.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where an evacuated tubular collector is installed in a region with an average annual temperature of 5°C. Based on the principles of thermodynamics, evaluate how efficiently you think the collector will perform compared to a flat plate collector in the same conditions.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how temperature affects heat retention.
Design a basic system layout showing how you would integrate an evacuated tubular collector with a water storage system for a residential setup. Outline the key components involved.
💡 Hint: Think about the components needed for both heating and storage.
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