[TRNSYS-users] type 194 vs PV-thermal collectors

[Sandeep Singh Chahal <chahals@uab.edu>]

Hello TRNSYS users,

 

I am interested to compare performance of simple pv panel ( type-94) and PV-thermal collector (50a-50h). I am little skeptical about comparing these two, since I have noticed something. Can someone please clear my following doubts?

1. Type-194 has a magic box at left lower corner where user can define PV properties to calculate a_ref, R_s, Rsh,ref, lL,ref, R_s … Whereas, PV-thermal collector missing that magic box. Therefore, I am little concerned about results of pv-thermal collector without these values.  

2. Type 194 gives Power ( power at maximum power point;  however, the PV-thermal collector give power ( is it power at maximum power point?)?

 

Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks,

Sandeep Chahal

UAB