Abstract
Computer modeling of a solar collector system can facilitate the selection of design paths and produce the optimal orientation and layout of the system for its intended location and seasonal usage patterns. Application of economic criteria to modeling also enables the analysis of alternate designs in terms of their installed and operating costs, as well as allowing calculation of payback periods for the various system configurations.
This program was intended to aid in the design of solar hot water collector systems. Design parameters of the system are used as inputs to the program. System configuration and design can then be varied to study the effect of these parameters on overall system performance. The object is to optimize the design of the system around those system parameters which are fixed.
Recommended Citation
Bregar, Michael F. and Stewart, William E. Jr., "Computer Modeling of a Solar Hot Water Collector System" (1978). UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy. 393, pp. 376-379.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-mec/393
Meeting Name
5th Annual UMR-DNR Conference on Energy (1978: Oct. 10-12, Rolla, MO)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Session
Modeling of Solar Systems
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1978 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
12 Oct 1978
