SolDesigner
A new kind of expert design system for the detailed hydraulic and control design of solar thermal plants. SolDesigner is useful for finding solutions for hot water (see free downloadable version below) and solar heating of buildings and pools. SolDesigner produces a highly qualified design of the solar system and estimates for costs and energy output (these are not simulated).
Keywords
design, solar thermal, solar hot water, solar heating plants, solar design
Validation/Testing
N/A
Expertise Required
None necessary
Users
Officials, tech-design engineers, house-owners, builders, plumbers
Audience
Officials, tech-design engineers, house-owners, builders, plumbers
Input
Only geometric data, estimates of daily hot water demand and (if needed) heat load.
Output
Needed collector area, storage volume, tech details, energy output estimates.
Computer Platform
All Windows-based PCs, requires Excel.
Programming Language
Excel spreadsheet
Strengths
Detailed design of the hydraulic and electrical solar system.
Weaknesses
Does not give simulated energy yields (only estimates).
Contact
Company: |
DreSys |
Address: |
regenerative Systeme |
Telephone: |
+49 (391) 543 1689 |
Facsimile: |
+49 (391) 543 1689 |
E-mail: |
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Website: |
Availability
German language versions only. Test-version free from the web site. Full version avilable for screening free of DM 50, US$25, plus shipping and handling.