INVESTIGASI EKSPERIMENTAL PEMANAS AIR TENAGA SURYA SISTEM TRICKLE BERBAHAN POLIKARBONAT VARIASI LAJU ALIRAN 2 LPM

<p class="abstrak">Solar energy is one of the most impactful renewable sources and has great potential compared to other sources. The use solar can be maximized by using panel technology collectors. One example a water heater. Polycarbonate good material applied heaters because it mechanical properties corrosion resistant. This study aims analyze performance polycarbonate heater with trickle system flow rate 2 l/m. type research quantitative experimental methods. was conducted flowing through taking data from 08.00-15.00 3 repetitions obtain accurate results. Data were collected recording temperature at inlet, outlet, collector, top environment, intensity radiation, wind speed. obtained analyzed find collector efficiency, fluid efficiency total efficiency. Based on results, this capable producing temperatures up 40.5°C changes 7.2°C. able produce 52%, 37%.<em></em></p>