Solar Collectors Classifications

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What is the primary function of solar collectors in solar energy systems?

To store energy generated from solar power

To convert sunlight into chemical energy

To convert sunlight into kinetic energy

To capture and convert sunlight into usable thermal or electrical energy (correct)

What type of solar thermal collector is commonly used for domestic hot water heating and space heating?

Parabolic Trough Collectors

Parabolic Dish Collectors

Flat-Plate Collectors (correct)

Solar Power Towers

What is the primary purpose of mirrors or lenses in concentrating solar collectors?

To focus sunlight onto a smaller area, intensifying the solar radiation (correct)

To block direct sunlight from reaching the absorber plate

To increase the surface area of the collector

To reduce the temperature of the collector

What is the main application of solar power towers?

Electricity generation in solar power plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical material used to make the absorber plate in flat-plate collectors?

Metal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evacuating the space between the tubes in evacuated tube collectors?

To reduce heat conduction and convection losses Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of monocrystalline cells over polycrystalline cells?

Higher efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of non-concentrating solar collectors?

They capture sunlight over a wide area without focusing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the transparent cover in flat-plate collectors?

To allow sunlight to enter while minimizing heat loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of thin-film solar cells over crystalline silicon cells?

Lower cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the selective coating in a solar collector?

To maximize solar absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the evacuated tube collectors?

They minimize heat loss through vacuum insulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the manifold in an evacuated tube solar collector?

To connect the individual tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the borosilicate glass tubes in evacuated tube solar collectors?

To provide high transmittance for sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of non-concentrating solar collectors?

They operate efficiently over a wide range of solar angles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of evacuated tube solar collectors?

High efficiency in capturing solar energy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of energy storage is suitable for large-scale applications?

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of solar water heating systems in homes?

To heat water for bathing, cooking, and cleaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Latent Heat Storage?

High energy density Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Super capacitors?

Fast charging and discharging Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind passive solar heating in buildings?

Using thermal mass to absorb and store solar heat Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of solar air heating systems in industrial facilities?

To preheat air for manufacturing processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Hydrogen Production in Thermo chemical Storage?

Hydrogen can be used as a versatile and clean energy carrier Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of solar dryers in agricultural applications?

To dry agricultural products using sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind solar absorption cooling systems?

Using heat to drive an absorption chiller Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of desiccant cooling systems?

To absorb moisture from the air to achieve cooling Signup and view all the answers

Which application of solar energy is particularly beneficial in off-grid or remote areas?

Solar-powered refrigeration systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of solar-powered water pumps in agriculture?

For irrigation in agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of solar cooling technologies?

They decrease greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of solar-powered ventilation systems in vehicles?

To reduce interior temperatures in parked cars Signup and view all the answers

Which industrial process can benefit from the integration of solar water pumps?

Cooling systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of solar aeration pumps in aquaculture and pond management?

Oxygen level maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Which type of community can benefit from solar water pumps as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional diesel-powered pumps?

Off-grid communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of solar energy in the context of water filtration and purification?

Powering water pumps Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using solar-powered submersible pumps in deep wells or boreholes?

Ability to operate submerged in water Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of solar water distillation using solar stills?

To purify contaminated or saline water by generating steam Signup and view all the answers

How are solar dryers utilized in industrial applications?

By drying various materials without traditional fossil-fuel-powered methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of solar-biomass hybrid dryers?

They offer continuous drying even during low sunlight periods Signup and view all the answers

In what way do solar-assisted distillation processes impact water-scarce regions?

By aiding in producing fresh water from seawater using solar energy Signup and view all the answers

How do solar thermal power plants generate electricity?

By using turbines driven by steam produced from concentrated sunlight Signup and view all the answers