Advanced Testing and Quality Assurance Methods for Solar Thermal Systems and Components
Abstract
Reducing costs and increasing its efficiency is important for test laboratories of solar thermal products. However, this requirement limits the provision of high quality and reproducible tests. The full paper will show methods and procedures in combination with high-tech test facilities to provide both, high quality and reproducible test results within shortest time requiring as less human resources as possible. Furthermore, the performed validation measurements proof the reliability of the test methods in combination with the described test facilities. Keywords: solar thermal, test facility, quality assurance, test procedure, standards