A 50 gallon water tank/collector is placed on the ground at an angle facing the sun. The tank is 1.5 thick. The average elevation of the sun during solar window is estimated at 60 in this location. a. Determine the optimal angle between the tank and the ground that maximizes the energy reception during the solar window. b. Using the simple model and assuming a 50% energy conversion efficiency, determine the length of the time necessary to raise the temperature of water in the tank from 55 F to 125 E. en

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A 50 gallon water tank/collector is placed on the ground at an angle facing the sun. The tank is 1.5"
thick. The average elevation of the sun during solar window is estimated at 60° in this location.
a. Determine the optimal angle between the tank and the ground that maximizes the energy
reception during the solar window.
b. Using the simple model and assuming a 50% energy conversion efficiency, determine the
length of the time necessary to raise the temperature of water in the tank from 55 F to 125 E.
Transcribed Image Text:A 50 gallon water tank/collector is placed on the ground at an angle facing the sun. The tank is 1.5" thick. The average elevation of the sun during solar window is estimated at 60° in this location. a. Determine the optimal angle between the tank and the ground that maximizes the energy reception during the solar window. b. Using the simple model and assuming a 50% energy conversion efficiency, determine the length of the time necessary to raise the temperature of water in the tank from 55 F to 125 E.
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