Development of a large-area, low-cost solar water-heating system for South Africa with a high thermal energy collection capacity

A low-cost heat-exchanger system that can be used in high-pressure/low-pressure isolated solar water-heating systems in South Africa was developed for household applications. The combination of a copper coil and electrical heater allowed for isolation of the high-pressure and low-pressure sections o...

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Main Authors: Monga F. Twite, Lukas W. Snyman, Johan De Koker, Adedayo Ademola Yusuff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Energy in Southern Africa
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Online Access:https://journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/jesa/article/view/5226