T*SOL
T*SOL is a simulation program for the planning and professional design of solar thermal systems. The standard module contains a large number of system configurations for domestic hot water supply and space heating. Swimming pool, large systems, and air collector systems also come standard with the program. This dynamic simulation program, with its easy-to-use Design Assistant, was developed for engineers, planners, roofing specialists, and heating or building technicians. After entering just a few parameters for location and consumption, systems or company system configurations can be selected and the collectors and stores sized. The automatic variant calculation allows the user to select the optimal system configuration. Screen Shots
Keywords
solar thermal heating, swimming pool heating, solar planning and design
Validation/Testing
N/A
Expertise Required
No special expertise or training needed.
Users
Valentin Software’s programs have users in more than 70 countries. The Program runs in five languages: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Audience
Professionals: solar specialists, planners, engineers, heating technicians and plumbers, energy consultants.
Educators: universities and research institutes.
Input
Climate data, collector data, regulating temperatures, costs, consumption, storage tank size, heat exchanger.
Output
The results of T*SOL’s system calculation can be presented on screen in a variety of ways and can be printed. The results overview provides figures for the energy balance, efficiency, solar fraction, fuel savings, and CO2 emissions avoided.
Computer Platform
Internet Access, Processor: 1.5 GHz Pentium PC, Memory: 512 MB, Hard Disk Drive: 700 MB, Monitor Resolution: at least 1.024 x 768 pixel, Operating System: Windows XP (Service Pack 3), Windows Vista, Windows 7; Graphics: 64 MB, Other: Microsoft .net Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1)
Programming Language
Turbo Delphi
Strengths
Precise calculations possible, very user friendly, no training required.
Weaknesses
N/A
Contact
Company: |
Valentin Software, Inc. |
Address: |
31915 Rancho California Rd, 200-285 |
Telephone: |
951-530-3322 |
Facsimile: |
858-777-5526 |
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Availability
Flat program cost plus optional annual software maintenance agreement. Programs can be purchased via website www.valentin-software.com or via order form, email, fax, or phone. FREE DEMO version of T*SOL can be downloaded from our website.