On integrated solar water heating system

Experimental results on the performance of an integrated solar water heater (ISWH) are presented. ISWHs are considered to be an ideal solution for providing remote areas with hot water. Especially, for those where population density is low and with low-income households. Such scenario exists in what is known as the Badia region of Jordan. Two identical ISWHs were used, except that one with fins and the other without. Experimental results show that this type of ISWH can achieve a temperature rise of about 30°C, during the month of November under local climate conditions. The cumulative thermal efficiency of about 60% was reached by the system when extended fins were used.