Titan Panel

Introducing the Titan Series collector – designed especially for high performance in cooler climates. Edwards has taken advantage of the latest advances in heat-transfer technology to build superior solar collectors to gather as much of the sun’s energy as possible. The Titan Series collector uses an advanced titanium coated copper solar absorber plate combining first grade copper with titanium, to show superior solar performance when compared with other solar collectors available.

ABSORBER PLATE

Titanium is the ultimate high-grade solar material; it has greater solar performance and efficiency characteristics than other selective surfaces.

A typical flat plate solar collector would produce the following yearly energy yields:

Titanium = 546 kWh/m2

Black Chrome = 456 kWh/m2

The absorptance and emittance co-efficients also outperform other materials.

Absorptance = 0.96

Emittance = 0.05

CASING

Constructed from 0.4mm ColorBonD® Steel and extruded aluminium to provide good corrosion resistance properties and light handling capabilities.

INSULATION

Glass Wool batts are used to insulate the base of the collector to minimise heat loss. It is 38mm thick and has a thermal conductivity of 0.044 W/(m.K)

CONNECTIONS

M33 brass compression fittings are used which conform to Australian and International Standards. Each fitting accepts a 25mm copper tube and ensures the prevention of water ingress through the casing.

RISERS

Designed for either water or propylene glycol, the copper tubes conform to Australian Standard AS1432 and other applicable international standards. The 25mm diameter headers and 10mm risers are of Type C copper and the 7 risers are spaced at 133mm. The risers are soldered to the absorber plate.

GLAZING

Tempered, low iron Matt-Matt glass is used to maximise the solar radiation available. It is extremely strong 3.2mm tempered glass that is hail resistant. It is specifically designed for solar applications and has a minimum energy transmittance of 0.89 and a low iron oxide content of only 0.04% or less.