• Dr. R.P. Chowdary
• A. Ruthvikdev
• T.Punnam Chander
• R. Sai Kiran

Solar Flat Plate Collectors are widely employed for water heating purpose. The present study investigates how solar flat plate collectors (FPCs) perform under different conditions, particularly focusing on the impact of solar radiation levels and wind speeds on their efficiency. Through experimental methods, FPC was exposed to varying radiation levels and wind speeds, in thermosyphonic mode as well as in forced modes and collector performance was studied. The findings suggest a correlation between these factors and the FPCs' thermal efficiency. Notably, forced circulation mode demonstrated 6% higher efficiency compared to thermosyphon mode. This study aims at establishment of more efficient and cost-effective solar energy systems, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable energy sources

Flat Plate Collector, Thermal Efficiency, Forced mode, Natural mode

"Performance Analysis of Solar Flat Plate Collector At Different Radiations And Wind Speeds", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.h892-h897, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406796.pdf

"Performance Analysis of Solar Flat Plate Collector At Different Radiations And Wind Speeds", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. pph892-h897, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406796.pdf