The solar collector and thermal storage system using high temperature oil

Abstract

While solar energy has very large potential in Vietnam, its exploitation and using remain limited. This paper introduces a solar-thermal accumulator using hot oil and proposes theoretical basis to calculate, and design equipment with specific data. This framework could help fabricate a thermal storage system by using solar energy, which provides heat for living and industry. This research also introduces an approach to save energy by building a container with minimum area and a method to calculate the thickness of heat insulation with required accuracy. These methods simultaneously provide safe solutions in design and operation of this solar-thermal accumulator.