Computer tools applied to analysis of solar water heaters

Engenharia Agrícola

Leandra Altoé²  Delly Oliveira Filho¹  Joyce C. Carlo¹  Paulo Marcos De B. Monteiro¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal de Viçosa Departamento de Engenharia Agrícola

关键词: simulation;    solar energy;    water heating;    simulação;    energia solar;    aquecimento de água;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0100-69162013000500018

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The simulation programs are important tools to analyze the different energetic alternatives, including the use of renewable energy. The objective of this study was to analyze comparatively the different computer tools available for modeling of solar water heaters. Among the main simulation software of solar thermal systems, there are: RETScreen International, EnergyPlus, TRNSYS, SolDesigner, SolarPro, e T*SOL. Among the tools mentioned, only EnergyPlus and RETScreen International are free, but they allow obtaining interesting results when applied together. The first one has a detailed module of energy analysis of solar water heaters, while the second one provides an detailed economic feasibility study and an assessment of emissions of greenhouse gases. RETScreen International and EnergyPlus programs are aimed at a diverse audience, including designers, researchers and energy planners.

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