Technical Information

FPC-A32 Solar Collector

A11-02.2.1-PB-V3 Dec 2013

Product Name: FPC-A32 Flat Plate Collector

Part Code: FPC-A32
Applications
The Apricus FPC-A32 flat plate collector is suitable for
residential or commercial domestic hot water projects.
A key feature is the light weight and low profile due to use of
ultra-light melamine foam insulation.

Features
High efficiency Tinox energy AL solar absorber
Ultra lightweight melamine foam insulation
High tensile grade 6063-T5 black anodized aluminium body
High transparency solar glass
Harp style riser arrangement compatible with direct flow,
closed loop and drain-back systems.
Suitable for portrait or landscape orientation

Collector Performance Curve

Delta-T (tm-ta) oF

Materials of Construction

0.4
0.3
0.2

Certification
SRCC:

OG-100

Solar Radiation = 800W/m2 = 253Btu/ft2

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90 100

Delta-T (tm-ta) oC

Pressure Drop
Flow rate (US gallons/min)

0.5
Pressure Drop (m head)

Physical Specifications
2444 x 1223 x 80 mm
96.2 x 48.1 x 3.15
2.8 m2 / 30.14 ft2
2.99 m2 / 32.2 ft2
46 kg / 101.2 lbs
1.8 L / 60.9 floz
800 kPa / 116 psi

80 100 120 140 160 180

0.5

* Data from TUV test report, 1000W/m2, based on aperture area.

Dimensions (LxWxH):

Aperture Area:
Gross Area:
Gross Dry Weight:
Fluid Capacity:
Max Pressure:

60

0.6

0
2114 W / 7,213 Btuh *
0.755 *
3.738 *
0.007 *
2 L/min / 0.5 Gpm
15 L/min / 4 Gpm

40

0.7

0.1

Performance Data
Peak Power Output:
Eta0:
a1 (W/m2K):
a2 (W/m2K2):
Nominal Flow Rate:
Max Flow Rate:

20

0.8

4
1.5

0.4

1.25

0.3

1.0
0.75

0.2

0.5
0.1
0

0.25
0

10

12

14

16

Pressure Drop (feet head)

0.4mm / 0.015 TINOX solar AL

19.1 x 1mm / 0.75 x 0.04
10 x 0.7mm / 0.39 x 0.03
130mm / 5.1 (total of 9 risers)
G3/4 M thread (plus other options)
3.2mm / 92% Transmittance
HTV Silicone Rubber
6063 Black Anodized AL
0.8mm / 0.03 5052-H16 AL

Conversion Efficiency

Absorber:
Header:
Risers:
Riser spacing:
Connection:
Glass:
Rubber Seals:
Collector Body:
Back Sheet:

Flow rate (L/min)

Sustainable HOT WATER Solutions, Delivered by APRICUS

Apricus Solar Co., Ltd
service@apricus.com
www.apricus.com
2013 - Apricus Solar Co., Ltd