Ecosense installed ETC Characterisation System for Thermal Analysis of
Fluids at College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology at Godhra,
Gujarat.
The ETC Characterization System is a didactic equipment that enables
students to study the thermal characteristics of various fluids. It has several
features and components that contribute to its versatility and practical
applications.
Study Thermal Characteristics of Fluids: The system allows students to study the thermal
behavior of different fluids under controlled conditions. By using an
artificial sunlight source and a chiller, students can heat and cool the fluids
as needed, enabling them to analyze various thermal parameters.
Independent of Natural Climate: As the system uses an artificial sunlight source and wind speed
control, it can be utilized inside a lab regardless of the external weather
conditions. This ensures a consistent and controlled experimental environment.
Efficiency and Heat Transfer Analysis: With in-built sensors measuring parameters such as pressure,
temperature, and flow rate, students can evaluate the efficiency and heat
transfer characteristics of the system. This analysis helps in understanding
the system's performance and potential improvements.
Evaluation of Losses:
The system allows users to evaluate losses occurring from the storage tank and
ETC tubes during stagnant conditions. Understanding these losses is crucial for
optimizing the system's efficiency.
Variation with Radiation Level: Users can study how the system's efficiency and heat transfer amounts
vary with different radiation levels. This knowledge is important in
understanding the system's performance under varying solar intensities.
Effect of Inlet Water Temperature: By examining the system's efficiency and heat transfer at different
inlet water temperatures, students can learn about its behavior under various
input conditions.
Impact of Ambient Conditions: The system enables users to evaluate how the efficiency and heat
transfer performance change with different ambient conditions. This insight
helps in understanding real-world applications and adaptability.
Study of Nano-fluids in ETC System: The system allows students to explore the performance of different
nano-fluids in the ETC system. Nano-fluids are engineered fluids with
nanoparticles dispersed within them, and understanding their behavior in solar
thermal systems is relevant for ongoing research and innovation.
Overall, the ETC Characterization System offers a comprehensive platform
for hands-on learning and practical understanding of thermal analysis and
efficiency evaluation in solar thermal applications. It empowers students to
explore various technical parameters and make informed decisions for future
advancements in the field of renewable energy.
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To evaluate the losses from storage tank in system stagnant condition
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To evaluate the losses from ETC tubes
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To evaluate the system efficiency and heat transfer amount in different
parts of system
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To evaluate the system efficiency and heat transfer amount in different
parts of system at different radiation level
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To evaluate the system efficiency and heat transfer amount in different
parts of system for different inlet water temperature
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To evaluate the system efficiency and heat transfer amount in different
parts of system at different ambient conditions
After successful installation of system, Product Demonstration is
conducted. The Product Demonstration was focused on how to efficiently utilize
the system and explaining the different features of the system.
