System Engineering

  

 

The engineering of your Thermomax Solar Water system is crucial in ensuring the most cost-effective, efficient and problem-free system for your particular application. Use the following links as a guide in considering your system design:

 
SIZING
     
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Planning - Collector Sizing Steps and the Thermomax Design Handbook.   Storage Tank Selection - Use this page to size the hot water storage tank.
     
     
COLLECTOR INSOLATION, INCLINATION AND ORIENTATION
     
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US Insolation
Charts
These e asy charts suggest the expected  Thermomax energy output for the United States and its territories.
Once you know the Annual Insolation (from the US Insolation Charts) this chart aids in calculating how many tubes are required for that particular region.
This site offers correction factors for an imperfect orientation position.
     
     
 
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Inclination
Correction

This site offers correction factors for an imperfect tilt angel installation.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

 
 
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