Question

Why is a parabolic collector better than a flat plate collector in solar heaters?

Answer 1

Answer:

Solar thermal collectors are a special kind of heat exchangers that convert solar radiation into thermal energy through a transport medium or a heat transfer fluid (HTF).

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Answer 2

Explanation:

A a parabolic collector better than a flat plate collector in solar heaters in following ways;

• Parabolic thermal collectors can focus heat more than flat plare collectors, hence their heating system is higher
• Parabolic thermal collectors have the options to generate different temperatures based on their concentrating ratio which is due to their parabolic shape
• Flat-plate collectors generally are more prone to losing heat to the environment than PTC