Look up an image:
Explore by theme arts et architecture

flat-plate solar collector click to hear : flat-plate solar collector

Device that collects solar radiation and heats a coolant, which in turn will be used in residential settings to heat water or the home.
flat-plate solar collector image
achat d'image achat d'image

See flat-plate solar collector in : french | spanish
frame coolant inlet coolant outlet glass solar radiation

frame click to hear : frame

Collector’s insulating case that is enclosed in glass.

coolant inlet click to hear : coolant inlet

Cold coolant flows into the circulation tubes to absorb the solar energy trapped by the collector.

coolant outlet click to hear : coolant outlet

The coolant exits the collector at high temperature (up to about 80°C) and is stored or used immediately.

glass click to hear : glass

Translucent covering (glass, fiberglass, polycarbonate) that allows solar radiation to pass through; the heat produced is trapped in the collector.

solar radiation click to hear : solar radiation

All the electromagnetic waves emitted by the Sun.