In this study a mathematical model was used for estimating the total (global) solar radiation intensity on an inclined surface faced to south, and to determine the optimum slope angle for the solar collector in Kerman-Iran based on metrological data for a horizontal surface. The monthly, seasonal and yearly optimum slope angles were found. The gained heats for a solar collector based on the monthly, seasonal and yearly optimum slope angles were found. The results indicated that changing the monthly, seasonal and yearly slope angles causes to achieve a yearly gain of 23. 9%, 22.6% and 14.5% in solar radiation intensity respectively.
Keywords. Global solar radiation intensity; Optimum slope angle; Solar collectors; Zero slope angle; Heat gain
How to cite this article
Abdolzadeh, M. and Mehrabian, M.A. (2010). 'Heat Gain of a Solar Collector under Optimum Slope Angle in Kerman -Iran'. SET Proceedings, 9, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.65582/set.2010.200
