COMPUTER TOOLS APPLIED TO ANALYSIS OF SOLAR WATER HEATERS

被引:5
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作者
Altoe, Leandra [1 ]
Oliveira Filho, Delly [1 ]
Carlo, Joyce C. [2 ]
Monteiro, Paulo Marcos de B. [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Fed Vicosa, Dept Agr Engn, Vicosa, MG, Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Vicosa, Dept Arquitetura & Urbanismo, Vicosa, MG, Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Ouro Preto, Dept Engn Controle & Automacao, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
来源
ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA | 2013年 / 33卷 / 05期
关键词
simulation; solar energy; water heating; ENERGY; SIMULATION; DESIGN;
D O I
10.1590/S0100-69162013000500018
中图分类号
S2 [农业工程];
学科分类号
0828 ;
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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页码:1072 / 1078
页数:7
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