On 2022-01-21 10:50, Zhyan Faeaq via TRNSYS-users wrote:
I have (10) panels of flat plate solar collectors arranged in (2) rows (5 by 5) parallel to each other, and each of (2m^2 ) in area, and I use type (1b) . My question is: 1. If I want to add the number in series in the parameter section which number shall I add (Ten or Five), also about the collector area, shall I add total area or just area of the series collectors? 2. About the inlet flow in the inputs section should I add the total flow-rate or just this flow-rate enters the series collectors? means the half flow-rate
This has been covered many times on this forum but I'll save you some time looking through the archives:
1) 5 in series if I understand your design. The number of panels that one molecule of water flows through each pass.
2) Specify the total area of all the modules 3) Specify the total flow rate to the array4) Consider upgrading Type 1 to one of the new solar collectors from the TESS Libraries - it makes specifying this information easier and has added control options and the ability to include the impact of the mass.
Jeff -- Jeff W. Thornton President Thermal Energy System Specialists LLC 3 N. Pinckney Street, Suite 202 Madison WI 53703 USA (608) 274-2577 www.tess-inc.com