Transmission coefficient of collector cover = 0.95
Therefore intensity transmitted from collector cover = 0.95 x
959
= 911.05
Absorption coefficient of collector = 0.90
Therefore solar radiation absorbed per unit area
= 0.90 x 911.05
= 819.95
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