[TRNSYS-users] modellling a transpired (perforated) solar collector facade

[David BRADLEY]

Eleni,
   A model of a transpired solar collector was developed for TRNSYS by 
Greg Barker and the National Renewable Energy Lab. It gives good results 
above a certain minimum pressure difference. We are currently working on 
improving the model for low delta P. When the model is ready, we plan on 
adding it as an individual component or as part of the TESS Libraries.
Kind regards,
  David


On 1/14/2011 06:10, eleni ampatzi wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am posting this on behalf of a colleague who is looking for a 
> suitable simulation software for a particular research project.
> /I'm looking for a method of modellling a transpired (perforated) 
> solar collector facade on a large building.  I'd like to look at 
> different variables (e.g. pitch and size of perforations, distance 
> between facade and wall, airflow, meteorological variations, etc) and 
> how this affects the relationship of the collector with the building 
> and any existing/backup heating/cooling services./
> Could anyone reply with a comment on whether TRNSYS is suitable for 
> this modelling exercise and if yes, what are the components required 
> (if any) from the TRNSYS-related libraries or any others available out 
> there?
> Thank you in advance for your replies,
> Regards
> Eleni
> -- 
> Dr Eleni Ampatzi
> Low Carbon Research Institute,
> Welsh School of Architecture
> Cardiff University
>
>
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