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Solar Closed Loop Sizing Calculator
Inputs:
Collector type Oventrop OV 5-16 evacuated tube collector <Click for collector dropdown
Enter total number of collectors in system 3
Enter maximum number of collectors per bank* 3 Recommended between 2 and 4
*A bank of collectors is defined as a number of collectors piped in series for evacuated tubes.
*A bank of collectors is defined as a number of collectors piped in parallel for flat plates.

Outputs:
Total system flow rate 2.25
Pressure drop per bank in feet of water 5.14
Flow rate per bank 2.25
Number of collector banks 1
Maximum BTUH output of collectors 18,833
Minimum nominal diameter of mains required in inches 0.75
Recommended size of solar storage required in gallons 198
Minimum heat dump capacity in BTUH 16,800

Expansion Tank Sizing Calculator

Inputs:
System operating pressure in psi 35
Height- expansion tank to system highest point in feet 30
Total length of pipe in solar loop in feet 75
Heat exchanger solar side volume in gallons 1
Pressure relief valve rating in psi 87

Outputs:
Approximate propylene-glycol system volume in gallons 4.2
Required volume of expansion tank in gallons 4

Heat Exchanger Sizing Calculator

Solar Loop (Side A)
Inlet temperature 150
Outlet temperature 130
Gallons per minute flow rate 2.25

BTU input solar side 18,833

Storage Loop (Side B)

Inlet temperature 100
Outlet temperature 120
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mended between 2 and 4