Software for the thermohydraulic design of solar systems
At a glance
- Co-project leader : Dr. Andreas Witzig
- Project team : Hanna Sotnikova
- Project status : completed
- Funding partner : Federal government (Bundesamt für Energie BFE / Forschungsprogramm Solarwärme)
- Contact person : Andreas Witzig
Description
Solar thermal energy offers efficient solutions for many thermal
applications. However, as a prerequisite for the realization of its
potential, the costs have to be reduced significantly. In a project
funded by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE a
thermal-hydraulic software tool has been developed. The tool offers
the following features:
- Dimensioning of pipe network and pump
- Proof of de-aeration capability
- Dimensioning of membrane expansion vessels
- Proof of stagnation safety
The application of the software allows to cost-optimize solar circuits and at the same time prevents malfunctions and defects caused by design errors. An interface to the simulation tool Polysun provides a seamless integration into the established planning process.