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Journal : EDUCTUM: Journal Research

Performance analysis of solar collectors with varying glass thickness for water heaters Panjaitan, Abryan Termedia; Sianturi, Tambos August; Siahaan, Azarya NJ
EDUCTUM: Journal Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Eductum: Journal Research
Publisher : Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56495/ejr.v5i2.1605

Abstract

The increasing global energy demand encourages the use of renewable energy, especially solar energy which has great potential in tropical regions such as Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the performance of flat plate solar collectors with variations in local glass thickness (3 mm and 5 mm) for household water heating systems. The method used is a field experiment with measurements of water temperature parameters (?T), heat transfer rate (Qout), absorbed heat energy (Qin), and solar radiation energy (Qs) in the time range of 11:00–14:00 WIB. The results show that 3 mm glass produces higher outlet water temperatures and heat transfer rates due to better radiation transmission capabilities, especially at low intensities. However, 5 mm glass has a higher and more stable thermal efficiency, with a maximum value reaching 71%, due to better insulation capabilities in suppressing heat loss. Overall, glass thickness has a significant effect on solar collector performance. Therefore, local glass with a thickness of 5 mm is recommended to increase the efficiency of solar energy-based water heating systems that are economical and environmentally friendly.
Co-Authors Amdan Hendrico Aritonang Andi Sitompul, Hery Apriani Sijabat Efrata Tarigan Epanro Natanael Simanjuntak Frans Willis Siregar Gestian Janperdi Sianipar Girsang, Marensius Goldbert Harmuda Duva Sinaga gultom, Boini Pardamean Gunawan Simanjuntak Handoco, Ewin Herna Febrianty Sianipar Herna Febrianty Sianipar Herna Febrianty Sianipar Iwan Apriando Simanjuntak Jepry Simanjuntak Jhon Supriadi Purba Joko Barita Sianipar kevin pratama hasudungan, kevin pratama hasudungan MANALU, ERVIN Manurung, Marito Yanti Mardame Sinaga Michael Hardianto Munthe Moses Novianus Purba Mungkap Mangapul Siahaan Naibaho, Winfrontstein Naibaho, Winsfronstein Nofyando Simalango ompusunggu, ungkap Panjaitan, Abryan Termedia Pastron Simanjorang Purba, Angga Purba, Jhon Purba, Jhon Sufriadi Purba, Moses Novianus Purba, Rudiarman Regi Chandela Situmorang Rudi Adolt Sihombing Ryan Eberson Garingging Sahat Sahat Sahat Sitompul Samuel, Putra Saragi, Jandri Fan HT Saragih, Oges Saragih, Oges Ivendo Saragih Siahaan, Azarya NJ Siahaan, Saloom Hilton Siahaan, Theresia Monika Siburian, Daniel Tony Edyt SIBURIAN, JAN HARY SIBURIAN, JAN HARY I. SIBURIAN Siburian, Niko SIHOMBING, ANDREAS VENSEN Sihombing, Fiktor Simanjuntak, Bernard simanjuntak, Rahul Simanullang, Ady Frenly Sinaga, Christa Voni Roulina Sinaga, Mardame Pangihutan Sindak Hutauruk Sipayung, Fitri Maria Goretti Siti Imroatul Maslikah Situmorang, Regi Sri Devi Marchelina Siahaan Tampubolon, Kevin Pratama Tarigan, Efrata Togar Naibaho Welmar Olfan Barat, Welmar Olfan Winfonstein Naibaho Winfronstein Naibaho