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Turn-Key Solar Systems

Stainless Steel Calorifiers
Solar Heating & Cooling

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Solar
Systems
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ECOTHERM designs and manufactures stainless steel water heaters tailored to customer specification. ECOTHERMs
compact design and state-of-the-art energy saving technology offer the ideal solution for projects worldwide.
The Ideal Solution
High Capacity Water Heaters from ECOTHERM for optimum hygiene and highest efficiency, made completely
from stainless steel.
ECOTHERM Turn-Key Solar / Electric / Boiler / Steam Systems
Engineering, Designing and Planning
Flexible - Punctual - Reliable
Design and manufacture of high quality industrial products built to your requirements
Heat exchanger and water heater testing centre
3-D CAD design
Design software for heat exchangers, hot water and solar systems
CAM controlled manufacturing process
Thermal and static design standards are fully compliant to international norms
Manufacturing
Industrial standard, environmentally certified manufacturing
Computer controlled laser cutting tools for clean edges
Automatic inert gas (front and back) welding for exact seams with constant grain structure, free of oxidation
pockets and highly resistant to corrosion
Environmentally certified pickling plant with subsequent neutralisation and reprocessing of waste water
Flexible manufacturing economically viable for bulk jobs and individual projects
Standard storage tank range from 200 up to 8,000 litres
Special tanks on request up to 30,000 litres

TV

Zertifikat-Register Nr. Q1530829

ISO 3834-2 : 2005

Zertifikat-Register Nr. W1530829

SVGW Zertifikate Nr.:

0009-4304,0004-4258, 99104139,9401-3165, 8701-2073

Approvals and Certification

Quality management as per ISO 9001:2008 Certificate-Register No. Q1530829
TV-inspected specialist welding operation, quality category ISO 3834-2 : 2005, Certificate-Register No. W1530829
AD 2000 Merkblatt HP 0, TRD 201 and EN ISO 3834-2, Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, TV Bavaria
SVGW, VGW, DVGW, Kiwa, WEA-Bern Certificate-No. 9-4304, 4-4258, 9910-4139, 9401-3165, 8701-2073

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Introduction
Contents

page 2
page 3-4

Solar principles

page 5 - 9

Background information

page 10 - 12

ECOTHERM Turn-Key Solar Hot Water System

- References

page 13 - 17

Controlling and Visualisation for ECOTHERM

Turn-Key Solution

page 18

Design and specification stage

page 19

ECOTHERM Solar Cooling

page 20 - 26

ECOTHERM Compact Solar System

page 28 - 37

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ECOTHERM Solar Heat Pipe System

page 38 - 45

ECOTHERM ESC-8231 Solar Collector

(Mediterano)

page 46 - 49

ECOTHERM ESC-7000 Solar Collector

page 50 - 52

ECOTHERM ESC-3000 Solar Collector

page 53 - 56

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Solar principles

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Solar Energy The most reliable source of power

The Solar Constant of 1367 W/m changes only 1% in 100 mio. years.

1367 W
per m2

As the solar energy enters the Earths atmosphere some of it is absorbed, deflected and or reflected (scattered) by
clouds, water vapour and particles in the air.

The utilizable Irradiation depends on geographical position, weather influences, shading, altitude, and smog and is
diagrammed in the global irradiation map in kWh per year.

2,500 kWh / m2

2,000 kWh / m2

1,500 kWh / m2

1,000 kWh / m2

500 kWh / m2

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Yearly sum of global irradiance in the Middle East

Global radiation ,annual average in kWh / m2

>2750
2650-2750
2550-2650
2450-2550
2350-2450
2250-2350
2150-2250
2050-2150
1950-2050
1850-1950
1750-1850
<1750

The position of the sun is changing every minute and is linked to the seasons

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Irradiation onto Solar Surface Area

After the right choice of inclination and orientation of the solar panels we get the irradiation onto the solar surface area.

Alpha Orientation (azimut angle)

declination from south

Beta Inclination (tilt angle)

The solar yield on the tilted collector surface is higher than the global irradiation on the horizontal collector.

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Affects on solar yield by collector azimuth and inclination

location: Dubai

The weather plays an important part for the solar gain

mostly cloudy

200

partly cloudy

400

600

clear

800

1000
Irradiation W/m2

Note: Is it possible to identify the sun

as a disc behind a cloudy sky,the solar
energy still amounts 300 W/m.

Everage annual raining days

East Sahara:
Austria / Vienna :
India / Mumbay :

~1 day
~ 90 days
~105 days

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Shading by buildings and objects

South
East

Shading by raws of solar panels

West
North

Minimum distance between collectors: The calculation is run on

the basis that the collector rows
do not shade each other at 12.00
o`clock on the winter solstice.

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Sun irradiation into a collector array

Course of the year (example Doha)

Course of the day with clear sky

Solar irradiation

Variable irradiation over a day

Solar irradiation

Variable irradiation over a year

Time

Time

Optical and thermal losses of a solar collector

The goal of each solar collector is to transfer solar
energy as much as possible.
The losses are divided into optical and thermal losses.

Thermal losses occur by the heat that the

collector loses to its environment.

The best solar yields can be achieved, if the required

Efficiency

Optical losses occur by reflection of the glass

and transmission through the glass.

ECOTHERM collector characteristic (Eq = 1000W)

Collector temperature - Ambient temperature (tm-ta)

temperatures are low.

(for example 55C or pre-heating systems)

Efficiency

ECOTHERM collector characteristic (Eq = 500W)

Collector temperature - Ambient temperature (tm-ta)

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Example of a simple solar system

Application:
apartment buildings, villas

Principle:
Water is circulating in a closed system between solar collector and hot water storage tank. The flow of this solar circuit
is operated by the circulating pump. The pump is only switched on, if the collector temperature is higher than the tank
temperature.
System components:

6
2

4
1_ Solar panel
2_ Storage tank
3_ Heat exchanger
4_ Pump for solar circuit
5_ Expansion vessel
6_ Savety valve
7_ Controller

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Overheat and stagnation temperature

At high sun radiation and low energy

consumption of a solar panel, the temperature of the collector increases up to
the stagnation temperature of more than
200C. During this stagnation, the heat
medium evaporates and expands to the
collector piping. This overheat may cause
damage on temperature sensible parts
and steam hammering results in heavy
loads on material. The most part of this
damage can be avoided during the design
stage if the knowledge about stagnation is
considered.

How to avoid overheating and steam:

Drain-back System:
The easiest way to avoid damage by stagnation temperatures is to drain the system automatically in case of overheat.
But the disadvantage is that the system can not be restarted before the solar panel temperature is lower than 100C.
Emergency Cooler:
With the integration of an emergency cooler in the solar circuit, the excess energy can be dissipated to the environment.
Solar Cooling:
The smartest solution to utilize excess solar energy (page 20).

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Turn-Key Hot Water System - References

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TURN-KEY SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM

SHORELINE APARTMENTS
PALM JUMEIRAH,DUBAI

6 nos. 10-13 floor

apartment buildings
156 apartments each one
220m2 solar collector area

HOT WATER FOR LUXURY APARTMENTS

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Complete TURN-KEY System

Latest State-Of-The-Art Technology

Turn-Key Solar System

with 80% solar gain consisting of:
150m2 - 200m2 high performance trough
solar collectors
3 nos. stainless steel calorifiers 4000 litres
with patented flat coil heat-exchangers
2 nos. skid-mounted units with gas condensing boilers, control panel, circulating pumps,
expansion vessel and accessories

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Turn-Key Hot Water System - References

Plantroom from one Shoreline Apartments Building

Stainless steel 316Ti calorifiers with

patented flat heating coil for best efficiency

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University Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Turn-Key Solar System

with 70% solar gain
consisting of:
355m2 high performance
solar collectors on different
roofs

2 nos. stainless steel

calorifiers 2000 litres
with patented flat
coil heat-exchangers

1 nos. mild steel buffer

tank 15m3

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ECOTHERM - Hartkirchen, Austria

TURN-KEY solar system for hot water,space heating & cooling

1_ 116 nos. solar collectors

(271m2 net surface area)
2_ mild steel buffer tank
2x15.000liter
3_ solar colling with absorbtion
chiller 70kW (EACM-C20)

4_ 2.500liter chilled water

storage tank
5_ heat pump 90kW

3
5

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Controlling and Visualisation

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Controlling and Visualisation for ECOTHERM Turn-Key Solutions

System and Building Visualisation in 3D

guarantees a clear overview and
establish an easy check of the operating
stages.

Touch screen panel:

With our touch screen panel we are very flexible in displaying of parameter, set points and
other useful information for our customers.
The clear design represents not only the latest
state of technology, but also save space in the
control cabinet.

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Design and specification stage

Support in the design and specification stage

3-D CAD design

Design software for heat exchangers, hot water and
solar systems.
Thermal and static design standards are fully compliant
to international standards.
Simulation of the solar gain
We carry out simulations of the solar contribution for
even every day and hour of the year.

Fuel saving and avoided CO2-emission

Calculations and simulations for fuel saving and avoided CO2-emission helps our costumers to calculate the return
of investment and future savings and profits.

Global footprint
Already in design stage we make the green step for a greener tomorrow visible to present in public.
3-D Animation and presentation videos

Already in the design stage, we can produce a virtual walk through the system and prepare animations of shading.

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Application:
The energy consumption for air conditioning is increasing. Due to the intensified use of glass facades, the rising cooling
capacities do not only touch the Middle East, but also the northern regions with moderate climate.
During summertime we have the highest solar irradiations and the highest demand of cooling energy. This is the perfect
match for Solar Cooling. We use the excess solar yields as operating power for our absorption chillers and achieve
therefore a enormous high solar system efficiency.

Absorption chiller EACM

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The principle of solar cooling

Absorption chillers:

Requirements for the cooling tower:

Our absorption chiller serie EACM-C.. is

operating with heat at very low pressure.
The operating liquid is water and a lithium
bromide dilution. Water is used as cooling
medium and lithium bromide (a stable
salt with high chemical affinity to water
vapour) as absorption medium.

All energy from solar system plus the

energy for the chiller circuit have to
be dissipaded by a cooling tower. The
temperature back to the absorption chiller
should not be more than 31C.

Generator

Condenser

Solar System

Cooling Tower

Chiller Circuit

Absorber

Evaporator

Requirements for the solar system:

Requirements for the chiller circuit:

The minimum temperature to run

the absorption chiller is 75C. So its
necessary to use collectors with low
thermal losses. Further its an advantage
to run the solar circuit by a speed
controlled pump.

The lowest temperature, that we can

generate with our absorption chiller is
7C. The return line from the chiller circuit
should be 12.5C. For more flexibility we
recommend the use of a chilled water
buffer tank.

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Absorption chiller models

Single
max. Range
Cooling capacity Cooling capacity

Modell
type

kW

kW

EACM-C05

17.6

not available

EACM-C10

35.2

176

EACM-C20

70.3

352

EACM-C30

105.6

528

Technical data:
Model type
Cooling capacity
Temperature
Chilled
water

Cooling
water

Heat
medium

EACM-C20

EACM-C30

17.5

35.2

70.3

105.6

65.8

70.1

12.5

Outlet

kPa

52.6

56.8

Maximum operating pressure

kPa

Flow rate

m3/h

2.77

5.47

11

16.5

Heat rejection

kW

42.7

85.4

170.8

256.2

45.3

46.4

Temperature

588

Inlet

31

Outlet

35

Absorber/condensor pressure loss

kPa

38.3

85.3

Maximum operating pressure

kPa

Flow rate

m3/h

9.18

18.4

36.7

55.1

Heat rejection

kW

25.1

50.2

100

151

46.4

60.4

Temperature

588

Inlet

88

Outlet

83

Range

70-95

Generator pressure loss

kPa

Maximum operating pressure

kPa

Flow rate

77

90.4
588

m /h

4.32

8.64

17.3

25.9

Voltage

AC 100-240

AC 400

AC 400

AC 400

Frequency

Hz

50-60

50

50

50

Phase

ph

Consumption (chiller only, excl. circulating

48

210

260

310

Current

0.22

0.42

0.92

1.25

pumps and cooling tower

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EACM-C10

Inlet

Evaporator pressure loss

Power supply
Electrical

kW

EACM-C05

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Dimensions
Model type
Dimensions
Weight
Piping
Diameter
Acoustics

EACM-C05

EACM-C10

EACM-C20

EACM-C30

Width ( include junction box)

mm

594

760 (855)

1,064(1,159)

1,380 (1,475)

Depth

mm

744

970

1,304

1,544

Height (include fixed plate and eye bolt)

mm

1,736 (1,816)

1,900 (1,983)

2,010 (2,116)

2,010 (2,130)

Dry

kg

365

500

930

1,450

Operating

m /h

420

600

1,155

1,800

Chilled water

mm

32

40

50

50

Cooling water

mm

40

50

50

65

Heat medium

mm

40

40

50

65

dB(A)

38

49

49

46

Noise level

Width

Height

Depth

Electrical
connection
box

Left side

Front side

Cooling Water
Condenser outlet

Heat medium
outlet

Cooling Water
Condenser inlet

Heat medium
inlet

Chilled hot water

outlet

Cooling Water
Absorber outlet

Cooling Water
Absorber inlet

Chilled hot water

inlet
Front side

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Performance characteristic

EACM-C10

Cooling Capacity (kW)

Cooling Capacity (kW)

EACM-C05

Heat Medium Inlet Temperature C

Heat Medium Inlet Temperature C

EACM-C30

Cooling Capacity (kW)

Cooling Capacity (kW)

EACM-C20

Heat Medium Inlet Temperature C

Heat Medium Inlet Temperature C

Solar system
Different applications for solar systems need different solar collectors.
ECOTHERM manufactures the collector serie ESC-3000 specially for process heating and solar cooling. The innovative design
of the absorber and the attractive performance data make these collectors ideal for large solar thermal systems.
techn. details see page 54

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Cooling tower
The cooling circuit plays a prominent role for the system efficiency. As diagrammed in the performance characteristic,
it is cosignable that a lower cooling temperature effects a higher cooling capacity. In the Middle East it is necessary to
select a atmospheric cooling tower to achieve temperatures of 30-31C. Thereby its important to consider the fresh
water demand for refeeding the cooling circuit. About 7 liter water is required to generate 1 kWh cooling energy.

Absorption chiller
Modell type

Required
cooling power

EACM-C05

42.7 kW

EACM-C10

85.3 kW

EACM-C20

171.0 kW

EACM-C30

256.0 kW

Alternative solutions for the cooling circuit

To avoid the high water demand for a cooling tower, we recommend to utilize alternative cooling capacities for the
absorption chiller.
For example

Ground water

Sea

or stream water

Extinguishing

water tanks
(as buffer tank for precooling during nighttime)

Custom - made design

ECOTHERM as a specialist for Turnkey systems, is allways delighted to supply innovative solutions.
On request we design a turn-key solar cooling system tailor made to the local conditions and requirements with focus
on highest energy efficiency.

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Turn-key sets for solar cooling

As an example we offer two turn-key sets for solar cooling. All components are well-matched for highest performance. If
the cooling capacity is not used in wintertime we recommend to combine the solar system with the domestic hot water
system or space heating to utilize the excess solar energy.

Performance data:
Cooling Set 1

Cooling Set 2

Annual solar gain*

81 MWh

248 MWh

Annual cooling capacity*

57 MWh

174 MWh

Technical data:
Solar Cooling
Cooling capacity

Set 1

Set 2

35 kW

105 kW

EACM-C10

EACM-C30

Collector gross area*

131 m2

392 m2

Required space for collector array*

150 m2

500 m2

Cooling Tower*

86 kW

256 kW

Backfeeding water (annual demand for cooling tower*)

400 m

1,220 m3

Absorption chiller model type

Buffer tank volume

Option: Chilled water tank

3,000 litres

8,000 litres

500 litres

1,500 litres

* Location Dubai

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Compact Solar System

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ECOTHERM Compact Solar System - Plug & Play

Compact Hot Water Solar System

ECOTHERMs compact solar system optimises performance and consumption and is therefore the best starting point
when it comes to making optimal use of the suns energy.

General description:

Covers approx. 70% ot the hot water requirement

Quick & simple at site assembly, "Connect & Operate"

Fully coordinated components

Simple and reliable technology

Suitable for all homes

Hot Water Supply

Solar
Control
Panel

ECOTHERM
Stainless Steel
Hot Water
Storage Tank

Cold Water Supply

1_ ECOTHERM Solar-Panels
2_ Interconnecting Piping
3_ ECOTHERM Compact Solar System Plug & Play

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All system components are included in only two units.

The collector unit and the storage tank unit.

The

pre-installed storage tank unit contains the solar pump, expansion vessel, safety valve,
pre-insulated tank and the solar controller.

Even the solar pump and storage tank sensor are already connected to the controller.

A few steps to start up the compact solar system

Installation of the solar panels

Placing the storage tank unit

Interconnection of the panels with the tank unit by using

Plug in the collector sensor

Connection of the cold and hot water line to the tank.

Filling the system and plug in the controller

Thats it!

a stainless steel flexible hose pipe (see accessories)

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ECSS ECOTHERM Solar System model types

ECOTHERM offers 2 different model types of solar-sets.
The S-model type consist of a solar calorifier made of high quality stainless steel 316Ti
and at the E-model type the solar calorifier is made of glass lined steel.

ECSS S-Serie (300 - 1500 litres)

Stainless Steel 316Ti / Duplex

Solar calorifier description:

Storage water heater made entirely of corrosion resistant
high quality stainless steel 316Ti. Patented flat heating coil
with flattened pipe situated at bottom of tank. Stainless steel
parts submersed in pickling bath to give smooth surface finish.
Cleaning flange DN200 for additional tube heat exchanger
or electric immersion heater. Connection for electric immersion heater in upper part of storage tank for low seasonal
heating.

Technical Data - S-Storage tank:

Volume
litres
300
540
800
1000
1500

Stainless steel solar calorifier

Diameter inc. Insulation
Height
Insulation*
mm
mm
mm
680
1920
80
830
1940
80
1020
1980
100
1130
1980
100
1320
2010
90

2 Heating coil
m2
0.6
1.2
1.8
1.8
2.2
nd

Optional
Electric heating element
kW
2 - 7.5
2 - 7.5
3 - 12
3 - 15
3 - 25

* PU hard foam insulation (CFC free)

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ECSS E-Serie (300 - 1500 litres)

Enamelled Mild Steel

Solar calorifier description:

Storage water heater made of enamelled mild steel, with
magnesium anode. Spiral glass lined steel heating coil with
circular cross section for smaller pressure drop. Cleaning
flange for additional tube heat exchanger or electric immersion
heater. Connection for electric immersion heater in upper part
of storage tank for low seasonal heating.

Technical Data - E-Storage tank:

Volume
litres
300
400
500
750
1000

Enamelled solar calorifier

Diameter inc. Insulation
Height
mm
mm
650
1503
700
1715
700
1965
950
2020
990
2030

* PU hard foam insulation (CFC free)

** PU soft foam insulation (CFC-free)

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Insulation
mm
50*
50*
50*
100 **
100 **

2nd Heating coil

m2
0.5
0.7
1.1
1.1
2.2

Optional
Electric heating element
kW
2 - 7.5
2 - 7.5
2 - 7.5
3 - 12
3 - 12

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Solar Collector for ECSS-System

Collector System:

Model
ECSS-....-2
ECSS-....-3
ECSS-....-4
ECSS-....-5
ECSS-....-6
ECSS-....-8
ECSS-....-12

Nos. of
Solar panels
pcs.
2
3
4
5
6
8
12

Net surface
m2
4.3
6.4
8.6
10.7
12.9
17.2
25.8

Collector area
Gross surface
Dimension for
area
piping (min.)
m2
4.7
DN16
7.0
DN16
9.4
DN20
11.7
DN20
14.0
DN20
18.7
DN20
28.1
DN20

Required roof space

leading edge to south
widh
mm
mm
2390
1900
3610
1900
4820
1900
6030
1900
7240
1900
2 x 4820
2 x 1900
2 x 7240
2 x 1900

for technical data see page 47

Solar control unit

ECOTHERM ESR1- the perfect electronic control circuit or the proven theory
Characteristics of the controller:

Beautifully designed compact housing

Easy to use

With the integrated LCD, nothing about

the operating
states remains unclearly.

Additionaly LED indicators

Setting of operating parameters
Maximum Tank temperature,
Start hysteresis,
Switch-off hysteresis" possible if required.

Integrated monitoring function

Anti-freeze function activatable

Wide range of applications

Integrated traction relief

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Solar pump module

ECOTHERM ESM2

Function:
The circulation unit is applied to the primary circuit of
solar systems and control management of the solar panel and storage tank fluid cycle for subsequent supply to
utilities via hydraulic distribution circuits.
They consist essentially of a circulator with appropriate
performance (rate of flow/head) and regulation and control devices manage the operating circuit.

Technical data:
Model type
Liquid
Calibration of safety valve
Connection
Permited temperature range
Max. ambient temperature
Max. operative pressure
Body material
Thermometer
Seals
Sealing elements
Flat seals
Insulation shell
Conducibility
Manometer scale
Thermometer scal
Connections
Hose fitting for expansion tank

ESM2
Fluid used water / glycol solutions
6 bar
3/4"
-10C / + 160C
+ 50C
10 bar
brass (EN 12165 CW617N)
steel/alluminium
PTFE
EPDM-Perox
Betaflex
PPE
(T) 0.041 (W/mK)
06 bar
0160 C
F
M

Included air vent

Function:
The solar module has an air bleed distributor positioned
on the delivery line. Gases are separated from the head
conveying fluid and accumulate in the upper part of the
deaerator. We recommend to use the deaerator to bleed
the system once every 6 months to keep the solar installation running efficiently.

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Dimensioning of the ECSS-S series (Stainless steel solar calorifier)

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Global radiation annual mean in kWh/m2

<1700 ~1800 ~1900 ~2000 ~2100 ~2200 ~2300 ~2400 ~2500 ~2600 ~2700 >2700
High global radiation: 1900 - 2200 kW / m2 per Year
For example: Unided Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Bahrain, a large part of India, Thailand, Malaysia, , Australia,
South Africa, East Africa
ECSS-System

Description

ECSS-300S-2

ECSS-540S-3

ECSS-800S-4

ECSS-1000S-5

ECSS-1500S-8

Persons

3-6

6 - 10

10 - 14

12 - 18

19 - 28

Energy saving *

kW/h / Year

4,0

6,5

8,8

11,1

17,7

CO2 saving *

Tons / Year

1.050

1.700

2.300

2.900

4.600

Tank capacity

Liter

300

540

800

1.000

1.500

Nos. of Solar Panels

pcs

Persons

Middle global radiation: 1600 - 1800 kW / m2 per Year

For example: Southern Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Indonesia, Brasil, Syria, Lebanon, South China, North India, Vietnam
ECSS-System
Persons

Description

ECSS-300S-3

ECSS-540S-4

ECSS-800S-6

ECSS-1000S-8

ECSS-1500S-12

Persons

3-6

6 - 10

10 - 14

12 - 18

19 - 28

Energy saving **

kW/h / Year

4,4

6,2

9,4

12,4

18,7

CO2 saving **

Tons / Year

1.100

1.600

2.500

3.200

4.900

Tank capacity

Liter

300

540

800

1000

1500

Nos. of Solar Panels

pcs

12

* Location: Dubai / UAE

** Location: Beirut / Lebanon
Note: Dimensioning is based on a solar coverage of 60-80%
The country specification and layout table are only a guideline to aid selection of the heat pipe model. Many factors
such as local climatic conditions, cold water temperature, altitude and consumer profile can cause wide variations in
the level of solar coverage.
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Heat Transfer Technology

Dimensioning of the ECSS-E series (Glass lined steel solar calorifier)

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Global radiation annual mean in kWh/m2

<1700 ~1800 ~1900 ~2000 ~2100 ~2200 ~2300 ~2400 ~2500 ~2600 ~2700 >2700
High global radiation: 1900 - 2200 kW / m2 per Year
For example: Unided Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Bahrain, a large part of India, Thailand, Malaysia, , Australia, South Africa, East Africa
ECSS-System

Description

ECSS-300E-2

ECSS-500E-3

ECSS-750E-4

ECSS-1000E-5

Persons

3-6

6 - 10

10 - 14

13 - 19

Energy saving *

kW/h / Year

4,1

6,6

9,1

11,5

CO2 saving *

Tons / Year

1.100

1.700

2.400

3.000

Tank capacity

Liter

300

500

750

1.000

Nos. of Solar Panels

pcs

Persons

Middle global radiation: 1600 - 1800 kW / m2 per Year

For example: Southern Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Indonesia, Brasil, Syria, Lebanon, South China, North India, Vietnam
ECSS-System

Description

ECSS-300E-3

ECSS-500E-4

ECSS-750E-6

ECSS-1000E-8

Persons

2-5

6-8

9 - 14

12 - 19

Energy saving **

kW/h / Year

4,2

6,1

9,3

12,3

CO2 saving **

Persons

Tons / Year

1.100

1.800

1.500

3.200

Tank capacity

Liter

300

500

750

1000

Nos. of Solar Panels

pcs

* Location: Dubai / UAE

** Location: Beirut / Lebanon
Note: Dimensioning is based on a solar coverage of 60-80%
The country specification and layout table are only a guideline to aid selection of the heat pipe model. Many factors
such as local climatic conditions, cold water temperature, altitude and consumer profile can cause wide variations in
the level of solar coverage.
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Heat Transfer Technology

Accessories

Heating element made of stainless steel - Incoloy-825

Model

Type
EHK-I-2000
EHK-I-2250
EHK-I-3000
EHK-I-4500
EHK-I-6000
EHK-I-7500
EHK-I-9000
EHK-I-12000
EHK-I-15000
EHK-I-25000

Power
rating

Power
supply

Surface
load

Head

Length

Thermostat

kW
2,00
2,25
3,00
4,50
6,00
7,50
9,00
12,00
15,00
25,00

Volt
230/400
230/400
230/400
230/400
230/400
230/400
230/400
230/400
230/400
400

W/cm2
7,81
3,50
4,57
6,85
9,13
11,42
8,51
11,35
8,50
6,80

Inch
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
2 1/2"

mm
250
500
500
500
500
500
750
750
1150
1100

(integrated)
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
not possible
not possible

Power
rating

Length

Connection

Tube

Surface
load

Full load
current

kW
2,00
2,50
3,00
4,00
5,00
6,00
7,00
8,00
9,00
10,00

mm
370
425
480
900
1200
1200
2000
2000
2000
2000

Volt,AC
230/400
230/400
230/400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400

mm
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

W/cm2
5,03
5,25
5,39
4,57
4,68
4,71
4,42
4,89
4,36
4,24

Amps.
2,9
3,6
4,3
5,8
7,2
8,7
10,1
11,6
13
14,5

Ceramic heating elements

Model

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Type
EHK-K-2000
EHK-K-2500
EHK-K-3000
EHK-K-4000
EHK-K-5000
EHK-K-6000
EHK-K-7000
EHK-K-8000
EHK-K-9000
EHK-K-10000

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Heat Transfer Technology

Non sacrifical titanium anodic protection

Non sacrificial electric anods

No maintenance required

No anode consumption

Permanent potential control

provided with 240V power socket

Selection table:
Type

Model for stainless steel tanks

FSA-402

Non sacrificial titanium anodic protection 402 mm Art.60000038 (for storage tanks 200 Iitres - 540 Iitres)

FSA-832

Non sacrificial titanium anodic protection 832 mm Art.60000043 (for storage tanks > 550 Iitres)

Stainless steel flexible hose pipe (pre-insulated, two in one)

Stainless steel flexible metal hoses produced from Austenitic Stainless steel of 300 series wich also gives the product
hygienic feature. Flexible metal hoses produced on helical, annular corrugating form that allowed the product a sufficent
bending feature without any diameter reduction appears. Mainly on water line piping and mounting time reduces tremendously plus easy to form for any application condition without any extra fitting for any corners just for the inlet and
outlet fitting connections.
Hose size

DN 16

DN 20

Fitting size

"

1"

20 m

15 m

Inside size

16.1 mm

20.1 mm

Outside size

21.5 mm

26.5 mm

Hose length max.

Connection fittings for flexibel metal hose and collector

connection inlet

connection return

ECOTHERM Solar Systems

The connection fittings together with the metal hose is latest

technology for solar piping systems. You do not need any preparation and/or pre-calculation and /or extra fittings. Just take
of the hose from the box ,cut the hose on required length , put
on the fittings and finally mount the system with in maximum
of 8-10 minutes. Great save of time plus money.

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Solar Heat Pipe System

Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM Solar Heat Pipe System

EHP-160/320/480

EHP-160 Uno

EHP-320 Duo

EHP-480 Trio

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Solar Heat Pipe System EHP-160 / 320 / 480

The new Heat Pipe 160 Uno is an already pre-assembled solar compact system comprising an aluminium high power
collector with an integrated 160 litres tank.
For installation, the frame is simply unfolded, hot and cold water connected - ready. However, the product is also
impressive due to its aesthetic design and its performance: Due to improved layering of the tank, the EHP 160 Uno
yields 15% more in comparison with good thermosyphon systems and due to its ethanol circuit it is also an absolutely
frostproofed and maintenance-free system.
Product benefits of the ECOTHERM Heatpipe
Pre-assembled

compact system for simple and quick

installation (Turn-Key-System)
No overheating due to the established heatpipe principle
High yield due to optimised layering and the best
possible insulated double-walled boiler (15 % more gain)
Frostproofed and maintenance-free system due to
ethanol circuit
Tempered, low iron solar safety glass
The use of quality, recyclable materials ensures a long
service life and high environmental compatibility
Maximum heat transfer between the absorber sheet and
the header tubes due to optimised laser welding
technology
Aesthetic, high quality design

Model EHP-160 Uno

Double walled tank (vertical):

Advantages:
no corrosion
higher heat exchange surface
optimized temperature layering
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Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM EHP-160 Uno versus Thermosyphon system:

Withdrawal profile ECOTHERM Heat Pipe System vs. Conventional Thermosyphon System
90
80
70
Temperature [C]

60
50
40
30
20

ECOTHERM EHP-160 Uno

Conventional Thermosyphon System

10
0
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150

amount [litres]

(The performande data are based on a cold water temperature from 22C and 32C outside temperature.)

Amount of heated water at 47C

310 Litres
300 Litres
290 Litres

ECOTHERM EHP-160 Uno

Conventional Thermosyphon System

Amount in litres

280 Litres
270 Litres
260 Litres
250 Litres
240 Litres
230 Litres
220 Litres
210 Litres
200 Litres

Collector:
Transparent cover
Light transmittance
Housing
Absorber
Absorbtion
Emmission
Max. working pressure

Tank:

Material
Capacity
Heating rod
Connection cold/hot water

40

3.2 mm low-iron solar glass, hardened

89%
aluminium frame, nature
full-face absorber laser welded high
selective coated
90.0%
15.0%
6 bar

Dimensions (collector):

Overall area 2.34 m2
Absorber area 2.14 m2
Length 2000 mm
Width
1170 mm
Height
83 mm

enamelled steel
160 litres
1.5 kW / 220V
"
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Heat Transfer Technology

Choice of location
Global radiation, annual average in kWh/m2

<1700

~1800

~1900

~2000

~2100

~2200

~2300

~2400

~2500

www.meteonorm.com

~2600

~2700

>2700

Copyright: METEOTEST Bern, Switzerland

Selection chart:
High global radiation
1900 - 2200 kWh/m2 per Year
EHP-System

For example: Unided Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Bahrain, a large part of
India, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, South Africa, East Africa
Bezeichnung

EHP-160 Uno
2-4

4-8

7 - 12

Warm water usage

Litres / day

150 - 250

280 - 520

420 - 780

Energy saving

kW/h / Year

2,700 - 3,000

5,400 - 6,100

8,200 - 9,200

CO2 saving

Tons / Year

1.8 - 2.0

3.6 - 4.1

5.5 - 6.1

60 - 80 %

60 - 80 %

60 - 80 %

Persons

Solar coverage

EHP-320 Duo

EHP-480 Trio

Middle global radiation

1600 - 1800 kWh/m2 per Year
EHP-System

For example: Southern Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Indonesia, Brasil, Syria, Lebanon,
South China, North India, Vietnam
Description

EHP-160 Uno
1 - 2.5

2.5 - 4.5

4-7

Warm water usage

Litres / day

80 - 150

150 - 300

250 - 450

Energy saving

kW/h / Year

2,400 - 2,650

4,050 - 4,500

6,900 - 7,700

CO2 saving

Tons / Year

1.3 - 1.5

2.7 - 3.0

4.6 - 5.1

60 - 80

60 - 80

60 - 80

Persons

Solar coverage

EHP-320 Duo

EHP-480 Trio

The country specification and layout table are only a guideline to aid selection of the heat pipe model. Many factors
such as local climatic conditions, cold water temperature, altitude and consumer profile can cause wide variations in
the level of solar coverage.
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Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM Solar Heat Pipe System EHP-160 Uno

Description:
The basic model in our EHP series guarantees up to 15% more solar yield compared with conventional thermosiphon
plants. The compact construction and extreme simplicity of installation facilitate a rapid conversion to solar energy. To help
prevent corrosion, each storage reservoir is equipped with two protective magnesium anodes. With a screw-in heating
unit (1.5 kW, available as an option), it can be ensured that sufficient hot water is available even in low sunlight.

Dimensions:
Tank volume

Weight / kg

Space area

Litres

Empty

Full

Width / mm

Dept / mm

Height / mm

160

120

280

1240

1650

1572

Collector area

Connections

Heating rod

Absorber area in m2

Overall area in m2

Cold water

Warm water

Power

Connection

2,14

2,34

1/2"

1/2"

1,5 kW, 220 V

5/4"

Output rating EHP-160 Uno:

Solar fraction / System efficiency

Solar fraction / System efficiency

Valid for location with a global ratiation of 1600-1800 kWh/m2/Year

Valid for location with a global ratiation of 1900-2200 kWh/m2/Year

Solar fraction
Percent

Percent

Solar fraction

System efficiency

Warm water usage (50C) litres /day

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System efficiency
Warm water usage (50C) litres /day

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ECOTHERM Solar Heat Pipe System EHP-320 Duo

Description:
The EHP-320 Duo heat pipe consists of two EHP-160 Uno units. The pipe work for cold water and hot water connections,
which is included in the scope of supply, is prefabricated from 1.4301 stainless steel. The EHP-320 Duo thus represents a
Turn-Key unit and guarantees an even through-flow in the two storage reservoirs. To help prevent corrosion, each storage
reservoir is equipped with two protective magnesium anodes. Equipping both storage reservoirs with a screw-in heating
unit (1.5 kW, available as an option) allows a supplementary heating output of 3 kW to be achieved, thus ensuring that
sufficient hot water is available even in low sunlight.

Dimensions:
Tank volume

Weight / kg

Space area

Litres

Empty

Full

Width / mm

320

240

560

2480

Collector area

Connections

Dept / mm

Height / mm

1650

1572

Heating rod

Absorber area in m2

Overall area in m2

Cold water

Warm water

Power

Connection

4.28

4.68

3/4"

3/4"

3 kW, 220 V

5/4"

Output rating EHP-320 Duo:

Solar fraction / System efficiency

Solar fraction / System efficiency

Valid for location with a global ratiation of 1600-1800 kWh/m2/Year

Valid for location with a global ratiation of 1900-2200 kWh/m2/Year

Solar fraction

Percent

Percent

Solar fraction

System efficiency

Warm water usage (50C) litres /day

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System efficiency
Warm water usage (50C) litres /day

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ECOTHERM Solar Heat Pipe System EHP-480 Trio

Description:
The EHP-480 Trio heat pipe consists of three EHP-160 Uno units. The pipe work for cold water and hot water connections,
which is included in the scope of supply, is prefabricated from 1.4301 stainless steel. The EHP-480 Trio thus represents a
Turn-Key unit and guarantees an even through-flow in the two storage reservoirs. To help prevent corrosion, each storage
reservoir is equipped with two protective magnesium anodes. Equipping each storage reservoirs with a screw-in heating
unit (1.5 kW, available as an option) allows a supplementary heating output of 4.5 kW to be achieved, thus ensuring that
sufficient hot water is available even in low sunlight.

Dimensions:
Tank volume

Weight / kg

Space area

Litres

Empty

Full

Width / mm

Dept / mm

Height / mm

480

360

840

3720

1650

1572

Collector area

Connections

Heating rod

Absorber area in m2

Overall area in m2

Cold water

Warm water

Power

Connection

6.42

7.02

3/4"

3/4"

4.5 kW, 220 V

5/4"

Output rating EHP-480 Trio

Solar fraction / Wirkungsgrad

Solar fraction / Wirkungsgrad

Valid for location with a global ratiation of 1600-1800 kWh/m2/Year

Valid for for location with a global ratiation of 1900-2200 kWh/m2/Year

Solar fraction
Percent

Percent

Solar fraction

System efficiency
System efficiency
Warm water usage (50C) litres /day

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Warm water usage (50C) litres /day

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Heat Transfer Technology

Accessories:

Magnesium anode

Heating rod 1.5 kW/220V, 5/4"

Mounting instructions:

h = 1572 mm

)> 50

Mounting angle 50

Observe south view

Avoide shadow

Packing units:

Single packing (1 piece/pallet)

The installation set for the EHP-160

is included,
pre-assembled, in the scope of supply

EHP-160 Duo and EHP-480 Trio:
The prefabricated cold water and hot water pipe work between the
storage reservoirs is included in the scope of supply on the pallet.
Type

20I Container

40I Container

EHP-160 Uno

16 nos.

34 nos.

EHP-320 Duo

8 nos.

17 nos.

EHP-480 Trio

5 nos.

11 nos.

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Solar Collector ESC-8231

Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM ESC-8231 Solar-Collector

Mediterano

Model ESC-8231

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Solar Collector ESC-8231

Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM ESC-8231 High Performance Solar Collector Mediterano

Description:
The ESC-8231 is the custom-designed collector for
regions with maritime and desert-like conditions. It is
equipped with a corrosion-resistant absorber, a highliy
selective coating to combat sea air and an optimized
ventilation concept to keep out blowing sand. The ESC8231 has been designed to withstand 150 km/h winds
and 1.25 kN/m2 snow loads.
The ESC-8231 is based on a minimum number of
individual components and assembled on a robotic
production line at ECOTHERM. Equipped with a modular
mounting system, the ESC-8231 can be used for both
flat-roof and on-roof installations.

Techical Data - Collector:

Model type
Collector type
Overall area (m2)
Absorber area (m2)
Aperture area (m2)
L x W x H (mm)
Weight (kg)
Absorber capacity (litres)
Housing
Surface
Back plate
Absorber
Absorbtion (%)
Emission (%)
manifold (mm)
risers (mm)
Connections
Glass
Transmittance of glass (%)
Insulation
Max. stagnation temperature
Max. operating pressure
Heat transfer medium
Approved installation angle

ECOTHERM Solar Systems

ESC-8231 Mediterano
Roof-mounted collector
2.34
2.14
2.23
2000 x 1170 x 73
32
1.6
Aluminium-frame
Aluminium, natural
Aluminium-sheet
Aluminium, highly selective vacuum coating
90
15
22
8
blank (compression joint)
3.2 mm tempered solar safety glass
98
30 mm mineral wool plate
234C under test conditions
10 bar
Polypropylene glycol / water mixture
min. 15, max. 75

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Heat Transfer Technology

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Solar Collector ESC-8231

Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM ESC-8231: Installation kit & specification for parallel bench screw mounting system

Tempered solar glass

High selective coating

Outlet 22 mm

30 mm Insulation
Aluminium frame

Back sheet 0.4 mm

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Solar Collector ESC-7000

Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM ESC-7000 Solar-Collector

Model ESC7000

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Solar Collector ESC-7000

Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM ESC7000 High Performance Trough Solar Collector

Advanced absorber coating technology has established the ECOTHERM brand as synonymous with modern quality
standards in the solar industry. The use of vacuum coated ultrasonically welded full-face absorbers from copper avoids
air turbulences above the absorbers surface and enables the full surface area of the collector to be utilized. Solar energy
is extracted with best possible utilisation of the area available.

Model ESC7000

Backside of Collectors

Conventional Fin Design:

Air turbulences give rise to heat losses.

ECOTHERM Technology
Closed surface avoids heat losses.

ECOTHERM Solar Systems

ESC7000 Collector:
The ESC7000 is characterised by high efficiency, high
quality standards and in particular by unmatched
ease of installation.
The low-profile, light-weight ESC7000 high-performance
collectors can be interlinked very easily by means of
flat flush one inch screw couplings. Use of flange plates
ensure appropriate venting with mainte nance of
the microclimate inside the collector.
The patented flow barrier featured by the
E S C 7 0 0 0 p r o d u c e s 1 0 0 % h i g h e r t h e r m a l
performance over conventional designs.
Recessed hexagon nuts and our proven roof
accessory set guarantee convenient, safe and fast
installation in accordance with norm specificatons.
A variety of absorber coating, solar glass cover,
interlinkage and insulation options are offered to
best suit the customers specific requirements.
The ECOTHERM ESC7000 high-performance trough
collector can be customised to match your
requirements.

ECOTHERM - The Advanced Absorber Technology Label

The name ECOTHERM stands for a special, unrivalled
technology for the manufacture of large-area absorbers.
Ultrasonically welded full-face copper absorbers with lengths
of up to five meters can be produced that make optimal
use of the area available. The collecting tubes are fully
covered to suppress air turbulences inside the collector
which otherwise would give rise to the loss of heat at the
solar glass cover.

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The ESC7000 Trough Collector With ECOTHERM Technology

The collectors of this series are drysealed without silicone. The solar glass cover is sealed by means of an uncemented
rubber frame. The full-face absorber is bedded in an aluminium trough on a layer of rockwool insulation with a thickness
of 50 mm. A special modular mounting system was developed for the series which makes it possible to realise standalone,
roof-integrated and roofmounted solutions with equal ease.
Flow and interlinkage options of ESC7000 collector

The new packing disc system minimises the loss of pressure

and gives way to a multitude of grouping options.

The customer can choose the number of connections and

the configuration that optimally meet the requirements of
the given application.

Parallel interlinkage of units with four connections:

Flow through a group of collectors with two connections:

Serial interlinkage of units with four connections:

Configuration menue: Design your own ESC7000

Absorber coating
Sunselect
Classic

Art Line

Absorber
Size

2.55m2

2.58m2

Connections
Installation orientation
Sealing of rim

2.12m2

two

four

portrait

landscape

with fleece

Method of assembly
Solar glasses

without fleece
press-fitted into EPDM frame

Floatglass

prism-shaped

Technical data - series ESC7000

Overall area [m ]

2,55

Dimensions L x W x H [mm]

2,58

2356 x 1081 x 100 2079 x 1239 x 100

2,12

2,2

2,3

2,0

Absorber area [m ]

2,15

2,2

1,9

48

49

39

Overall collector weight area [kg]

Housing
Absorber

Frame from saltwater-proof aluminium profiles;

Highly selectively coated sheet copper,
copper hot tubes 8 x 0,5 mm
copper collecting tubes 22 x 0,8 mm
full-face absorber ultrasonically welded to the tubes.

Absorber sheet coating

Absorber capacity [litres]

See "Coating variants" below.

1,5

Transparent cover

1,6

1,4

4 mm low-iron solar glass, hardened

Light transmittance of glass

Antireflex glass
Flat-sealing 1" screw couplings;
2 or 4 connections;
other variants on demand.

Connections

2039 x 1039 x 91

Aperure area [m2]

Orientation

Portrait or landscape.

Maximum working
Pressure [bar]

10

Standstill temperature

Approx. 180 C plus ambient

temperature.

Heat transfer
medium

Polypropylene glycol / water

mixture.

Insulation

50 mm rockwool

Qualification
approval

TV 02 - 328 - 083

Coating variants

Interpane Tinox
Sunselect Classic

90,8 +/- 2%

Energy transmittance of glass

90 +/- 2%

Pane dimensions
L x W x H [mm]

2318 x 1044 x 4

2040 x 1200 x 4

2000 x 1000 x 4

Pane weight [kg]

24,5

24,5

20,0

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Alternativ

ultrasonically welded

Tinox
Art Line

Absorption: 95%2%

95%2%

92%2%

Emission: 5%2%

5%3%

5%3%

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Heat Transfer Technology

Solar Collector ESC-3000

ECOTHERM ESC-3000 Solar-Collector

Model ESC-3000

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Solar Collector ESC-3000

Heat Transfer Technology

ECOTHERM ESC-3000 Series Large-size Collector

ECOTHERM manufactures large-size collectors of the ESC-3000 series in the standard sizes 5m2 and 10 m2. The
special design of the absorver and the attractive performance data make these collectors ideal for large solar thermal
systems. The optimized mounting system, which permits time-saving installation by crane, and simple connection
considerable reduce the overall time and effort required to install the system.
ECOTHERM ESC-3000 Product benefits

Up

to 10 collectors can be connected in parallel or

in series with each other with minimum pressure
loss (Low Flow/Tichelmann)

Optimal stagnation and draining behaviour thanks
to the serpentine absorber designed for large systems

Aluminium frame collector with a high degree of
long-term stability satisfies all static requirements as
per DIN 1055

Time-saving collector installation thanks to optimi-
zed support triangles with support rails as well as
simple collector connections

Excellent value for money thanks to aluminium ab-
sorber with highly selective coating as well as mini-
mum crane use and installation time to set up the
system

Easy to service since glass covers and modules
can be individually replaced

Model ESC-3000

Technical data:
Model type

ESC-3100

Collector type

ESC-3500
Large-size collector

Overall area (m )

10.05

5.3

Absorber area (m )

9.17

4.59

Aperture area (m )

9.43

4.69.

4867 x 2064 x 114

2441 x 2064 x 114

170

90

4.5

L x W x H (mm)
Weight (kg)
Absorber capacity (litres)
Housing

Aluminium-frame

Surface

Aluminium, natural

Back plate

Aluminium-sheet

Absorber

Aluminium, highly selective vacuum coating

Absorbtion (%)

95

Emission (%)

manifold (mm)

28

risers (mm)

Connections

1 external thread (including anti-rotation element)

Glass
Transmittance of glass (%)
Insulation
Max. stagnation temperature
Max. operating pressure
Heat transfer medium
Approved installation angle
54

3.2 mm tempered solar safety glass

91
50 mm mineral wool plate
234C under test conditions
10 bar
Polypropylene glycol / water mixture
min. 25, max. 75
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Load pressure (per support pair [kn]):

Modell type

ESC-3100

Wind

150 km/h

Snow

1.25 kN/m

30

3.0 kN/m

Max.

Min.

Max.

Min.

Ax

2.79

-2.60

2.81

-2.62

Az

4.76

-1.85

8.57

-1.74

Bx

0.57

-0.92

0.54

-1.40

Bz

5.00

-3.07

7.98

-3.07

Modell type

ESC-3500

Wind

150 km/h

Snow

1.25 kN/m2

30

3.0 kN/m2

Max.

Min.

Max.

Min.

Ax

1.66

-1.60

1.60

-1.51

Az

2.63

-1.01

5.00

-1.00

Bx

0.31

-0.51

0.31

-0.82

Bz

2.88

-1.75

4.68

-1.74

The load bearing capacity of the substructure to absorb the load pressure or the design of the concrete
ballast blocks must be checked by the customer.

ECOTHERM ESC-3000 installation kid

Attachement bracket
Aluminium 45 x 45 x 6 mm
incl. alignment

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Up to 7 cm elevation equalling
Al-bracket 125 x 50 x 6 mm

concrete ballast blocks

Base bracket
Standard load Al 45 x 45 x 4 mm
High load Al 50 x 50 x 6 mm
Support bracket
Standard load Al 45 x 4 mm
High load Al 50 x 50 x 6 mm

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Aluminium cover strip

Absorber sheet high selective coated

Flange plate

Solar glass

Insulation 50 mm
Brass outlets 1 "

Aluminium back plate

Aluminium frame

Packaging:
Standard packaging: 6 collectors, vertical

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