[TRNSYS-users] TRANSYS

[thornton at tess-inc.com]

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 array
4) 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

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