@inproceedings{b505518a3f5f47bdb899b60c48e5f0f1,
title = "A model of antioxident loss in polymer tubes: Prediction of life for SDHW",
abstract = "The successful use of polymer components in solar hot water systems requires an understanding and method of predicting the degradation of the material in the operating environment. In the present work, the degradation of polymer tubes exposed to potable water is studied. The relevant degradation mechanism is oxidation. Degradation from oxidation can be delayed through the use of antioxidant additives. However, once the antioxidants have been depleted, the oxidation of the polymer and subsequent loss of mechanical integrity occur rapidly. A model of the rate of antioxidant loss is developed for polyolefins. A parametric study of the effect of tube geometry is presented.",
author = "Mantell, {Susan C.} and Davidson, {Jane H.} and Yan Su",
year = "2006",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781604232882",
series = "American Solar Energy Society - Solar 2006: 35th ASES Annual Conf., 31st ASES National Passive Solar Conf., 1st ASES Policy and Marketing Conf., ASME Solar Energy Division Int. Solar Energy Conference",
pages = "130--135",
booktitle = "American Solar Energy Society - Solar 2006",
note = "Solar 2006: Renewable Energy - Key to Climate Recovery, Including 35th ASES Annual Conference, 31st ASES National Passive Solar Conference, 1st ASES Policy and Marketing Conference and ASME Solar Energy Division International Solar Energy Conference ; Conference date: 09-07-2006 Through 13-07-2006",
}