The Solar Thermal Training System is designed to provide hands-on learning in solar thermal energy conversion and heat transfer. It enables students to study the working of flat plate solar collectors, analyze thermal efficiency, and evaluate parameters such as heat loss coefficient and heat removal factor under controlled laboratory and outdoor conditions. The system supports both academic teaching and applied research in renewable energy and thermal engineering.

The system includes a flat plate solar collector with copper absorber and toughened glass glazing, a non-pressurized hot water storage tank, temperature, flow, and pressure sensors, a centralized measurement and control panel, and a circulation pump for forced flow studies. It also integrates an artificial radiation source using halogen lamps, a variable wind generation unit, auxiliary water tanks, and handheld instruments for solar radiation and wind speed measurement.

The system is supplied as a modular and pre-engineered setup for easy installation. Users can operate it indoors using the artificial radiation and wind sources or outdoors under actual sunlight. Experiments are conducted by setting the desired flow rate, radiation intensity, and wind speed, followed by monitoring real-time temperature and flow data on the measurement panel. The system supports both thermosyphon and forced circulation modes, allowing step-by-step experimental analysis as outlined in the provided experiment manual.

Key features include a modular and mobile design, indoor and outdoor operability, artificial control of radiation and wind speed, and support for both natural and forced circulation modes. The system enables detailed thermal performance evaluation, continuous experimentation using auxiliary tanks, adjustable tilt and incident angle studies, and safe, repeatable experiments without dependence on weather conditions.