Validation of a Dynamic Model for Unglazed Collectors Including Condensation. Application for Standardised Testing and Simulation in TRNSYS and IDA
Abstract
An improved unglazed collector model has been validated for use in TRNSYS and IDA and also for future extension of the EN12975 collector test standard. The basic model is the same as used in the EN12975 test standard in the QDT dynamic method. In this case with the addition of a condensation term that can handle the operation of unglazed collectors below the dew point of the air. This is very desirable for simulation of recharging of ground source energy systems and direct operation of unglazed collectors together with a heat pump.