PRODUCT DATA SHEET ThermoPower VHP Vacuum Tube Collector Technical Specifications
1
Tube Length
70 in (1778 mm)
Outer Tube Diameter
2.2 in (55.88 mm)
Inner Tube Diameter
2.1 in (53.34 mm)
Tube Thickness
0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Tube Material
Borosilicate Glass
Tube Coating
Al - N/Al
Thermal Expansion
3.3 * 10^-6
Absorption Efficiency
> 92%
Emittance
< 8%
Vacuum
P < 5x10^-3 Pa
Heat Loss
< 0.7 W/m2C
Maximum Strength
1.0 MPa
Stagnation Temperature
> 428 °F
Flow Rate
0.028 GPM/tube
Fittings
1” NPT
Product Dimensions (inches) Weight (lbs)
3
2
4
5
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Manifold Double Wall Vacuum Tube 1” Male NPT Brass Connection Temperature Sensor Well Free Standing Extruded Aluminum Adjustable Frame (included)
VHP-10
VHP-20
VHP-25
VHP-30
37.5 x 79
70.2 x 79
86.2 x 79
102.9 x 79
88
170
212
252
Net Aperture Area (ft2)
10.01
20.03
25.03
30.04
Recommended Flow Rate per Collector (gpm)
0.28
0.56
0.70
0.84
30 - 40
50 - 60
60 - 70
70+
14
28
35
42
0.70
0.84
Fluid Capacity (gal)
0.18
Storage Tank Size
SRCC Clear C Rating (KBTU per panel per day)
0.40
Max # of Tubes in Series Tilt Angle (degrees) Nominal Flow Rate
Operating Pressure (psi)
0.50
0.61
210
0.28
0.56
15 - 75
20 - 70 Recommended - 150 max.
3-Year Standard Warranty 10-Year Warranty when installed by certified installer SRCC OG-100 Certified Solar Keymark Certified
© 2010 SunMaxx Solar, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
SunMaxx Solar, Inc. 56 Broome Corp. Pkwy Conklin, NY 13748 1.877.786.6299 1.800.786.0329 fax www.sunmaxxsolar.com
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SunMaxx Solar, Inc. 56 Broome Corp. Pkwy Conklin, NY 13748 1.877.786.6299 1.800.786.0329 fax www.sunmaxxsolar.com Š 2010 SunMaxx Solar, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.