Specifications

Manifold & Header
Manifold & Header
Copper Header Material
>99.93% Copper
Reference Grades: T2, C11000, CDA110, C102, ECu-58
Brazing Rod Materials
45% Ag, 30% Cu, 25% Zn (BAg45CuZn)
& 93% Cu, 7% P (BCu93P)
Recommended Flow Rate
0.026 Gallon/tube/minute = 0.26 Gallon/10 tubes/minute
(0.1 L/tube/minute = 1 L/10 tubes/minute)
Max Flow Rate
1.0 gpm per AP-30
Max Operating Pressure Rating
116 psi (800 kPa)
123 psi (850 kPa) Pressure Relief Valve acceptable
Manifold Material
0.03” (0.8mm) Aluminum Grade 5005-H16
Anodized clear finish
Glass Wool Insulation
~4.36 lb/ft
3
(~70 kg/m
3
)
R-value = 6.6 ft
2
.
o
F.h/Btu (1.16K.m
2
/W) K-value = 0.043 W/mK
Acceptable Fluids
Water, Solar Hi-temp, or 50/50% or weaker propylene glycol mix.
Mounting Frame
Mounting Frame
Frame Material
439 Stainless Steel
SS Tube Clips
301 Stainless Steel
Bolts, Washers and Nuts
304 Stainless Steel
Heat Pipes
Heat Pipes
Length
70.8” (1800 mm)
Material
∅0.314” OD x 0.027” (∅8 mm OD x 0.7 mm) copper
Reference Grades: TU1, C10200, CDA102, C103, OF-Cu
Heat Transfer Fluid
Purified water (non-toxic)
Maximum Working Temperature
577
°
F (300
°
C)
Minimum Temperature
Fluid in heat pipes will freeze, but will not damage the heat pipe:
No minimum operating temperature.
Startup Temperature
Startup < 86
°
F (<30
°
C)
Vacuum
~P<5x10
-3
Pa
Installation Angle from horizontal
20
°
minimum angle, 80
°
maximum
Rubber Components
Rubber Components
Material
HTV Silicone Rubber (UV stabilized)
Density
1.15 g/cm
3
+/- 0.05
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
50-70
(depends on component)
Elongation
320%
Rebound
54%
Maximum Working Temperature
577
•
F (300
•
C)
Tensile Strength
6.4 Mpa
Tear Strength
12.5 KNM
Evacuated Tubes
Evacuated Tubes
Tube Length
70.8” (1800 mm)
Actual length to tip = 71.25”-72” (1810-1830 mm)
Outer Tube Dimensions
∅2.28” x 0.07” (∅58 mm x 1.8 mm)
Inner Tube Dimensions
∅1.85” x 0.07” (∅47 mm x 1.8 mm)
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