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Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector
Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector (Product Code: SLE/ESA/06) is a water-heating solar collector on a hinged mobile frame, used to show how flat plate collectors work and to measure their efficiency and heat losses in engineering and energy laboratories. Cold mains water flows through a glazed, insulated absorber panel while a flow transducer and solarimeter record flow rate and incoming radiation. It is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Principle | Flat plate solar energy collector heating cold mains water with sunlight |
| Collector construction | Purpose designed and built panel enclosed in a box with a clear cover |
| Absorber | Thin sheet metal absorber backed by riser tubes |
| Rear insulation | Insulating material to reduce heat loss to the rear |
| Water circuit | Cold mains water in; heated water returns to a pump that mixes it with incoming cold water |
| Outlet control | Pressure sensitive valve lets heated water leave at the same rate as cold water enters |
| Flow measurement | Flow transducer measures water flow rate |
| Radiation measurement | Solarimeter (or pyranometer) measures incident radiation |
| Frame | Sturdy mobile frame with a hinge to adjust the collector angle |
| Experiments | Efficiency and heat losses of a flat plate solar energy collector |
| Product code | SLE/ESA/06 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Flat Plate Solar Collector Used For?
Flat plate collectors are the familiar rooftop solar water heaters, and this unit lets students study one under controlled conditions. Sunlight passing through the clear cover heats the sheet metal absorber, the riser tubes carry that heat into the water, and insulation behind the panel limits losses to the rear. The solarimeter shows how much energy arrives and the flow transducer how much water passes, forming the basis for working out efficiency and heat losses.
Adjusting the hinged frame changes the collector angle, so groups can compare performance at different tilts relative to the sun. The pump and pressure sensitive valve keep water moving steadily: heated water is mixed with incoming cold water, and water leaves the equipment at the same rate as it enters. Position the unit near a cold mains water supply and a drain before the practical begins.
What to Specify When Ordering
- The cold mains water supply and drain available where the collector will be used.
- The electrical supply available for the pump.
- How you plan to read and record the flow and radiation signals, so the readout arrangement can be confirmed.
- Number of units.
OEM Manufacturer
ScienceLab, the brand of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector and builds each unit at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. The company is registered as an MSME with manufacturing as its major activity (Udyam UDYAM-HR-01-0003714) and exports under DGFT Importer-Exporter Code AAECJ8618A.
As a science apparatus manufacturer in India selling factory-direct, ScienceLab quotes colleges, dealers and importers itself and answers spare-part questions directly — ask us. Read more on the ScienceLab profile.
Related Power & Energy Systems Trainers
Other equipment for solar and thermal energy practicals:
- Focusing Solar Energy Collector — a concentrating collector to compare with the flat plate design.
- Photovoltaic Cells — solar-to-electric conversion with charge control and storage.
- Digital Thermometer — for checking inlet and outlet water temperatures.
- Thermal Power Plant with Steam Engine Trainer — another heat-to-energy conversion trainer.
Browse more Power & Energy Systems Trainers, including solar and power systems equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector work?
In the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector (SLE/ESA/06), cold mains water enters the collector and is heated by sunlight falling on a thin sheet metal absorber backed by riser tubes. A box with a clear cover encloses the panel, and insulation reduces heat loss to the rear.
What can students measure with it?
The Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector lets students measure and find the efficiency and heat losses of a flat plate collector. A flow transducer measures the water flow rate and a solarimeter (or pyranometer) measures incident solar radiation.
Can the collector angle be adjusted?
Yes. The Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector sits on a sturdy mobile frame with a hinge, so users can adjust the collector angle relative to the sun and compare results at different tilts.
How is the water flow managed?
Heated water from the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector returns to a pump that mixes it with incoming cold water, and a pressure sensitive valve lets heated water leave the equipment at the same rate as cold water enters it.
What services does the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector need?
It is fed with cold mains water, so it needs a water supply and a drain nearby. Electrical supply details for the pump are not listed on this page; confirm them with ScienceLab through our contact page.
Who manufactures the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) manufactures the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector as the OEM at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, supplying institutions and dealers in India and international markets.
Request a Quote
For a quotation on the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Energy Collector (SLE/ESA/06), contact us through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart. The manufacturer replies directly with pricing and supply details.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
