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This study aims to design and evaluate a solar collector prototype using recycled materials to address water heating and environmental issues in rural communities.

June 20, 2026

Solar Collector Prototype using Recycled Materials: Thermal, Environmental, and Social Evaluation

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JMJhoana J. Rivera Murillo GMGianmarco Jorge Mendoza Mogollon VGVanessa Johana Caldas Garnique

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Experimental study develops and evaluates a solar collector prototype to improve hot water access in rural communities, suggesting a sustainable solution.

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This study aims to design and evaluate a solar collector prototype using recycled materials to address water heating and environmental issues in rural communities.
Experimental approach with a thermal simulation to assess performance.
Type K thermocouples and a pyranometer measured temperatures and solar irradiance.
Thermal efficiency calculated using standard energy balance techniques.
Outlet water temperatures ranged from 45 °C to 52 °C under an average solar irradiance of 800 W/m².
Achieved thermal efficiency of approximately 49%, similar to low-cost commercial collectors.
About 32.2 kg of solid waste reused per solar collector unit.

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Murillo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f92db0793dc1a536ede https://doi.org/10.3303/cet26125075

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June 20, 2026

Solar Collector Prototype using Recycled Materials: Thermal, Environmental, and Social Evaluation

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Authors

JMJhoana J. Rivera Murillo GMGianmarco Jorge Mendoza Mogollon VGVanessa Johana Caldas Garnique

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Overview

Experimental study develops and evaluates a solar collector prototype to improve hot water access in rural communities, suggesting a sustainable solution.

Key Points

This study aims to design and evaluate a solar collector prototype using recycled materials to address water heating and environmental issues in rural communities.
Experimental approach with a thermal simulation to assess performance.
Type K thermocouples and a pyranometer measured temperatures and solar irradiance.
Thermal efficiency calculated using standard energy balance techniques.
Outlet water temperatures ranged from 45 °C to 52 °C under an average solar irradiance of 800 W/m².
Achieved thermal efficiency of approximately 49%, similar to low-cost commercial collectors.
About 32.2 kg of solid waste reused per solar collector unit.

Cite This Study

Murillo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f92db0793dc1a536ede https://doi.org/10.3303/cet26125075

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