Practice Working Principle (4.1) - Solar Thermal Systems - Renewable Energy Engineering
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?

💡 Hint: Think about energy in terms of conservation.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of Flat Plate Collectors.

💡 Hint: Consider their use in homes.

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Question 1

What is the main function of a solar thermal collector?

To convert solar energy to electricity
To heat a working fluid
To cool the air

💡 Hint: Focus on the energy type being converted.

Question 2

True or False: Evacuated Tubular Collectors operate less efficiently in cold climates.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how heat retention affects performance.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the efficiency of a Flat Plate Collector that achieves a temperature rise of 60°C when absorbing 800 W/m² of solar radiation.

💡 Hint: Make sure to understand unit conversions for your calculations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how environmental factors, like cloud cover or pollution, would influence the effectiveness of solar thermal systems.

💡 Hint: Think about alternative energy solutions and system designs to adapt.

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