The Role of ceramics in the configuration of a new solar thermal collection system for domestic hot water and heating

The work presented in this study aims to demonstrate the capacity of ceramic materials in the configuration of solar thermal collectors (CSTs) for the production of domestic hot water (DHW) and heating in buildings. Currently, the ceramic tile and panel manufacturing sector presents very advanced ma...

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Autores: Roviras Miñana, Jordi, Sarrablo Moreno, Vicente
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:20.500.12328/5039
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12328/5039
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma18091907
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Col·lectors solars tèrmics
Materials ceràmics
Integració arquitectònica
Sostenibilitat
Colectores solares térmicos
Materiales cerámicos
Integración arquitectónica
Sostenibilidad
Thermal solar collectors
Ceramic materials
Architectural integration
Sustainability
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Sumario:The work presented in this study aims to demonstrate the capacity of ceramic materials in the configuration of solar thermal collectors (CSTs) for the production of domestic hot water (DHW) and heating in buildings. Currently, the ceramic tile and panel manufacturing sector presents very advanced manufacturing systems at a technological level that allows the generation of pieces with high physical and mechanical performances. Especially, their high resistances to extreme temperatures and good thermal conductivities position these materials as great candidates in the field of CSTs. In addition, ceramic materials tend to be durable and corrosion resistant, which makes them a very reliable option in the long term. The results obtained in the test campaign and presented in the article confirm the capacity of ceramics to meet the basic requirements of a CST system for buildings in terms of absorption, energy performance, watertightness, and resistance to water pressure, among other aspects, and make it possible to advance new research to improve the behaviors, performances, and architectural integration of ceramic collectors.