[TRNSYS-users] flat plate collectors_ number in series parameter

[David BRADLEY]

Nomikos,
  When you put two collectors in series, not only do you have to change 
the "number in series" parameter, you also have to double the "array 
area" parameter as it is asking for the total array area, not the area 
of a single module. If you are comparing the performance of two 
collectors in series versus two in parallel, you also have to adjust the 
collector flow rate. A parallel configuration array will have twice the 
flow rate of a series configuration array.
Best,
  david


On 8/23/2011 13:50, NOM KARAS wrote:
> Dear all,
>
>  I have noticed that changing the first parameter of type 1b (or 
> other) flat plate collector, "number in series" nothing changes !
> The outlet temperature and efficieny should change  as  the 
> mathematical reference manual suggests , but  the simulation doesnt!
> Can someone help on this matter, do i miss something or it that 
> parameter just doesn't change something?
>
> Sincere Thanks,
> Nomikos
>
>
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