Dynamic testing of active solar heating systems. Final report. Vol. A: Dynamic collector testing : Component testing and system simulation of small solar heating systems
report
Dynamic testing has grown into a sound method for performance characterization of solar energy
components and systems. The power of dynamic data processing was demonstrated before for solar
domestic hot water systems. Now, further experience has been gained for solar collectors and heat
stores, both small and large in size, for outdoor laboratory tests and in situ measurements. Data
processing been evaluated and test procedures for reliable and accurate performance characterization,
including prediction, have been designed. This report describes experiences of the participants in the
Subtask on Dynamic Component and System Testing (DCST) within Task 14 of the International
Energy Agency’s Solar Heating and Cooling Programme.
components and systems. The power of dynamic data processing was demonstrated before for solar
domestic hot water systems. Now, further experience has been gained for solar collectors and heat
stores, both small and large in size, for outdoor laboratory tests and in situ measurements. Data
processing been evaluated and test procedures for reliable and accurate performance characterization,
including prediction, have been designed. This report describes experiences of the participants in the
Subtask on Dynamic Component and System Testing (DCST) within Task 14 of the International
Energy Agency’s Solar Heating and Cooling Programme.
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307698
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TNO
Place of publication
Rijswijk