Description
Objectives
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: - select and use the solar radiation data and models better suited for each application; - technically evaluate commercial solar collectors; - design new systems to collect solar radiation; - interpret the results of the solar collectors certification; - design standard solar heating systems as well as new systems to fulfil specific energy needs; - use software to design solar heating systems;
Syllabus
1. Fundaments of solar radiation 1.1. Solar geometry and components of solar radiation 1.2. Measuring instruments, solar radiation data and solar radiation models 1.3. Radiation characteristics of opaque materials and radiation transmission through glazing 2. Solar collectors 2.1. Flat-Plate collectors 2.1.1. Configurations 2.1.2. Energy balance and efficiency 2.1.3. Critical radiation level and stagnation temperature 2.1.4. Heat capacity effects 2.1.5. Standard collector testing 2.2. Concentrating collectors 2.2.1. Collector configurations 2.2.2. CPC solar collectors 2.2.3. High concentrating systems 3. Solar water heating systems 3.1. System components 3.1.1. Storage 3.1.2. Water circuits 3.1.3. Backup systems 3.2. System configurations 3.2.1. Fluid circulation 3.2.2. Solar collector arrays 3.2.3. Thermal energy delivery 3.3. Simulation and design 3.3.1. Sizing methods 3.3.2. Simulation software 3.3.3. Design of systems with software tools
Cross Competence Component
The course, through its project component, allows the development of the following transversal competencies: - Critical thinking: strategic thinking, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving strategy; - Interpersonal skills: written communication and teamwork - Intra-personal skills: productivity and time management - Global citizenship: Tolerance and openness - Information and media literacy: use of computer and multimedia tools from the user's perspective, information search and management, and struc-turing and formatting of reports and presentations The percentage of assessment associated with these skills should be in the order of 20%.
Laboratorial Component
Fill in the laboratory component. (max. 1000)
Programming And Computing Component
The three projects included in the assesment process are carried out using calculation software. The software to be used in the short projects is not explicit, and the student can use whatever he wants (Excel, Matlab, Mathematica, Python, etc.). In the final project a commercial software is used. Altogether, the percentage of evaluation that focuses on tasks involving the use of computing media is 70%.
Ethical Principles
All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.