Ecosense, a leader in sustainable technology solutions, has successfully installed an advanced ETC (Evacuated Tube Collector) Characterisation system at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal.
Ecosense,
a leader in sustainable technology solutions, has successfully installed an
advanced ETC (Evacuated Tube Collector) Characterisation system at the
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of
Technology (MANIT), Bhopal. This sophisticated system, designed for
high-precision thermal analysis of fluids, adds to the institute's laboratory
capabilities, particularly in the fields of renewable energy, thermal
management, and fluid mechanics.
MANIT
Bhopal is renowned for its excellence in technical education and research. To
support their ongoing efforts in exploring innovative solutions for thermal
management, MANIT collaborated with Ecosense to integrate a state-of-the-art
ETC Characterisation system. This initiative aligns with MANIT Bhopal's
commitment to fostering sustainable practices and providing cutting-edge tools
for scientific research.
The
ETC Characterisation system installed at MANIT Bhopal is a mini closed-loop
Evacuated Tube Collector (ETC) system designed for the detailed thermal
analysis of fluids. This advanced setup leverages an artificial sunlight source
to illuminate the evacuated tube collector, enabling precise and repeatable
experiments inside a laboratory environment, independent of natural climate
conditions.
The ETC Characterisation system boasts several key technical characteristics that make it ideal for detailed thermal analysis:
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Artificial Source of Irradiation: Control of irradiation levels as per experimental requirements.
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Artificial Source of Wind Speed: Provision to set wind speed to desired levels, simulating various
environmental conditions.
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Modular and Scalable Design:
Easy to expand or modify according to research needs.
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Continuous Operation:
Rigorously tested for reliable, long-term use without the need for frequent
maintenance.
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Compact Installation:
Requires minimal space, making it suitable for laboratory environments.
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User-Friendly Interface:
Includes a detailed experiment manual and an active measurement panel for
monitoring system parameters.
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Flexible and Customizable: Capable
of tailoring specifications to meet specific research requirements, including
adjustable input parameters like irradiation level, wind speed, and fluid flow
rate.
The
installation process at MANIT Bhopal involved several critical steps to ensure
the system met the institute's specific needs:
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Needs Assessment: Ecosense
collaborated closely with MANIT to understand their research requirements and
tailor the system accordingly.
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Installation and Calibration:
Ecosense engineers installed the system, ensuring precise calibration for
accurate thermal analysis.
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Training and Support:
Comprehensive training sessions were provided to MANIT faculty and students,
covering system operation, data collection, and analysis techniques.
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Ongoing Support: Ecosense
committed to providing continuous technical support and maintenance to ensure
the system's optimal performance.
The
ETC Characterisation system enables a wide range of experiments, providing
valuable insights into thermal dynamics under various conditions:
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Thermal Loss Evaluation:
Assessing heat losses from the storage tank and ETC tubes under different
conditions.
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Efficiency Analysis:
Evaluating system efficiency and heat transfer for various inlet water
temperatures and ambient temperatures.
·
Dynamic Heat Transfer Studies:
Understanding heat transfer dynamics at different irradiation levels and wind
speeds.
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System Performance:
Measuring overall system performance and efficiency in both indoor and outdoor
setups.