[TRNSYS-users] Simulation with Type536

[a8304506@graduate.hku.hk]

Hello, Trnsys users.

I am simulating a solar-cooling system using the Type536 linear parabolic
concentrating collectors.  However, I find that the solar fraction of the
system is smaller than that using evacuated tubes or even flat-plate collectors
based on the same aperture area.  Is it abnormal?  I use the Type16 to
calculate the solar insolation, but the component requires an input for the
slope of the solar collectors, which I cannot find in Type536.  Will it cause
serious error in the simulated results if I specify a collector slope only in
Type16?  Your reply is highly appreciated.  Thank you!

Best Regards
LEE, Chun Kwong
Division of Building Science and Technology
City University of Hong Kong