Bannerot, Richard B.2022-10-062022-10-0619762745340https://hdl.handle.net/10657/12123This thesis presents the results of a recent compilation of available commercial materials suitable for use in flat-plate solar energy collectors. A literature and industrial search of data pertaining to cover plate materials, intermediate temperature insulation, and selective and non-selective absorber materials is provided in chart form. Cost data current through November, 1975, is included as well as estimated performance and durability data and other important mechanical and radiative properties. A computer simulation has been developed which predicts performance of a general flat-plate collector. All the data discussed above has been coded for use as input to this computer simulation. [...]application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital