TRANSOL
TRANSOL is a tool for the design and optimization of solar thermal systems, based on dynamic simulation (TRNSYS). TRANSOL includes climatic data for all over the world, product database, supports domestic hot water systems, heating systems, cooling systems, pools, and industrial processes Screen Shots
Keywords
Powerful, flexible, complete
Validation/Testing
Transol uses validated TRNSYS models, and during 2011/2012 is being tested by the French government to apply it as a reference tool for solar thermal calculation in the country
Expertise Required
Transol needs medium solar thermal systems knowledge
Users
Approximately 1000
Audience
Engineering companies, ESCO technicians, public administration technicians
Input
Users follow an easy step-by-step process to configure the solar thermal system. Most common values are correlated, thus basic systems can easily figured out
Output
Several forms to present data. Graphical data for temperature control during all the simulation period. But, the most useful is the MS Excel detailed report
Computer Platform
Windows XP, VISTA, Windows 7
Programming Language
Fortran, Visual Basic
Strengths
Best suited for solar thermal systems optimization, detailed calculations.
Weaknesses
Simulation time. Although dynamic simulation requires machine-time for calculation, TRANSOL has been optimised for a fast performance (Solar thermal system on a single home for Domestic Hot Water takes approximately 45 seconds)
Contact
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Aiguasol |
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Spain |
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Availability
590 Euros. Find at: http://www.aiguasol.coop