Design of a Railway Coach Solar Heater and Pump System

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DESIGN OF A RAILWAY COACH SOLAR HEATER AND PUMP SYSTEM

Contents
Chapter 2 1
Literature Review 1
1. Introduction 1
2. History of Solar Water Heating 1
3. Technical Analysis 2
4. Pump selection 5
Bibliography 6

Chapter 2
Literature Review
1. Introduction

This chapter includes history of Solar Water Heating and the technical analysis of the latest technology in Solar Water Heating systems. The analysis of the latest technology involves all aspects of Alternative Solar Water Heating systems design. Low cost alternative water heating system for the train coach, direct versus indirect systems, components and materials used was investigated.
2. History of Solar Water Heating

Solar water heating has been around for many years because it is the easiest way to use the sun to save energy and money (Lewis, 2005). The first solar water heater that resembles the concept still in use today was a metal tank that was painted black and placed on the roof where it was tilted toward the sun (Cromer, et al., 2006). The concept worked, but it usually took all day for the water to heat, then, as soon as the sun went down, it cooled off quickly because the tank was not insulated (Cromer, et al., 2006). In some rural areas, the olden method of water heating through sun is still practiced, where water is poured into a plastic basin and placed on the sun through the day.

For this project, the solar water heating system for the train coach will be the first of its kind as the shape will be following the roof curvature.
3. Technical Analysis
3.1. Basics of Solar Heating Systems for the train coach

Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors. There are two types of solar water heating systems: Active a...

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...ps produce a certain flow at a certain pressure and when supplied with a certain power, all these steps will be covered in the concept development.

Bibliography
Brian, N., 2006. Handbook of pumps and pumping. Oxford: Elsevier Science Ltd.
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Cromer, C., Guiney, B. & Harrison, J., 2006. Solar Water and Pool Heating Manual. florida: s.n.
Lewis, N. S., 2005. Basic Research Needs for Solar Energy Utilization. Argonne National Laboratory: Renee M. Nault.
Solar geysers, n.d. [Online]
Available at: http://www.crownair.co.za/products.htm
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Solartech, n.d. [Online]
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