PROJECT REPORT

ON

SOLAR WATER HEATER SYSTEM

INDEX

Sr. No. Title Page No.

1. ABSTRACT 1

2. LITERATURE REVIEW 2

3. INTRODUCTION 3

4. PROJECT RELETED PHOTOS 4

5. SCOPE 5

6. EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT 5
7. ADVANTAGES 6

8. DISADVANTAGES 6

9. BUDGET DETAILS 7

ABSTRACT

 In solar heater water is heated by the use of solar energy. Solar

heating systems are generally composed of solar thermal
collectors, fluid system to move the heat from the collector to its
point of usage. The systems may be used to heat water for a wide
variety of uses, including home, business and industrial uses. In
many climates, a solar heating system can provide up to 85% of
domestic hot water.

 Solar energy provides power security, enabling you to continue

getting power even when utility power is disrupted. Business can
save 40% to 80% on electric or fuel bills by replacing their
conventional water heater with a solar water heating system.

 Home solar heating can lead to saving of 85% on utility bills

over the costs of electric water heating. Using solar energy is free
and it is an environmentally friendly source of power.

 Solar energy can be integrated with existing energy methods,

such as wood stove and demand boiler, to produce 100% of the
required thermal loads.
 INTRODUCTION

A low cost pipe type solar water heater having a capacity of 100 litter
for the storage use in urban as well as rural areas has been developed.
To minimize the cost, the absorber and the storage tank has been
integrated together.
i.e. It is built storage tank. The unit works on push through principle
i.e. Hot water will come out from the outlet when the cold water in it
through the outlet. The unit consist of ten number of pipe fabricated
from 34SWG copper pipe. The entire ten pipes are placed parallel to
each other with a net spacing of 1201 µm between them.
The free edge at the sites not to exceed 60 mm from centre of the
extreme and riser tube. The unit as a whole is housed in aluminium
sheet cover box with ordinary window glass in front.
The whole unit has been placed in an inclined position, depending
upon the latitude of the place and oriented towards south direction. A
number of tests has been conducted for it.
The maximum temperature of water at 1500hrs in winters is 60-70
degree Celsius. The hot can be withdrawn at the rate of 15-30 litters
hourly or two hourly.
Main Components of Solar Water Heating
System

1. Solar Collector (to collect solar energy)

2. Insulated tank (to store hot water)

3. Supporting stand.

4. Connecting pipes and instrumentation etc.

PROJECT RELETED PHOTOS

Solar Collector

Insulated tank (to store hot water)

 Supporting stand

4. Connecting pipes and instrumentation etc.

EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT

Due to the direct heating process, solar water heaters do not

require electricity to produce hot water. Hence they have the
potential to reduce emissions of carbon footprints.

Here are some more environmental benefits

of solar water heaters.
 Renewable energy is used to generate hot water.

It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

It is also effective at low temperatures.

No additional ceiling space is required for installation. Unlike

others, a simple and economical installation process.

It can last up to 15 years if properly cared for.

ADVANTAGES

Solar water heaters will not only reduce the electricity

bills but will also offer numerous other advantages in a
cost- effective manner.

Here are the few advantages of solar water heater:

 Zero-cost. ...

 Efficient. ...

 Cheap installation. ...

 Save space. ...

 Save for environment. ...

 Low maintenance. ...

 Wrapping up!

DISADVANTAGES

Here are the few Disadvantages of Solar Water

Heaters:

 Compared to photovoltaic panels, solar thermal panels only

heat water.

 Solar heaters require sufficient roof space to accommodate

them.

 Solar water heaters require direct sunlight to function.

 The system does not function on cloudy, rainy, or foggy days.