Aluminum and its alloys offer many advantages as materials of construction for flat plate solar collectors. Among these are low density, strength, high thermal conductivity, ease of fabrication and economics. However, one serious shortcoming is corrosion resistance, particularly related to interaction between the heat transfer fluid and the internal surfaces. External corrosion may also be a problem; but in general, this can be eliminated by effective design and protection.
Subject
Water,
Ions,
Aluminum,
Heavy metals,
Acidity,
Crevices,
Fluids,
Metals,
Heat,
Corrosion inhibitors,
Glycol,
Copper,
Types of corrosion
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1977
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