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?

<p>Electricity generation in solar power plants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Metal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To reduce heat conduction and convection losses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of monocrystalline cells over polycrystalline cells?

<p>Higher efficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They capture sunlight over a wide area without focusing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To allow sunlight to enter while minimizing heat loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lower cost (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To maximize solar absorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the evacuated tube collectors?

<p>They minimize heat loss through vacuum insulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To connect the individual tubes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide high transmittance for sunlight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They operate efficiently over a wide range of solar angles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of evacuated tube solar collectors?

<p>High efficiency in capturing solar energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To heat water for bathing, cooking, and cleaning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Latent Heat Storage?

<p>High energy density (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Super capacitors?

<p>Fast charging and discharging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind passive solar heating in buildings?

<p>Using thermal mass to absorb and store solar heat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To preheat air for manufacturing processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hydrogen can be used as a versatile and clean energy carrier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of solar dryers in agricultural applications?

<p>To dry agricultural products using sunlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind solar absorption cooling systems?

<p>Using heat to drive an absorption chiller (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of desiccant cooling systems?

<p>To absorb moisture from the air to achieve cooling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Solar-powered refrigeration systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>For irrigation in agriculture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of solar cooling technologies?

<p>They decrease greenhouse gas emissions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To reduce interior temperatures in parked cars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cooling systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Oxygen level maintenance (A)</p> 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?

<p>Off-grid communities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Powering water pumps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ability to operate submerged in water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To purify contaminated or saline water by generating steam (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are solar dryers utilized in industrial applications?

<p>By drying various materials without traditional fossil-fuel-powered methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They offer continuous drying even during low sunlight periods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By aiding in producing fresh water from seawater using solar energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do solar thermal power plants generate electricity?

<p>By using turbines driven by steam produced from concentrated sunlight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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