Solar collectors

Solar collectors laboratory

by Microplan S.r.l.

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Test bench studied to carry out tests on solar systems (solar collector or a solar collector with tank) according to the standards listed in the following. The bench has a double test station, each station can work independently. This allows to test two collectors independently, or to test two systems in parallel. This last feature is especially important in order to compare the test of two systems in the same environmental conditions, which would be otherwise very difficult to obtain, being impossible to control those conditions. Functions overview There are two main categories of use: automatic execution of tests according to the standards; interactive use for free R&D tests. Automatic execution mode In this mode, the tests are pre-defined in the software according to the standards, but some freedom is left to the user, who can set some parameters of the tests according to his preferences. In order to run a certain test, the operator selects it from a menu: an Editor panel appears on the screen about the selected test. The operator can confirm or adjust a list of parameters in that panel. R&D interactive use This feature gives the user a set of powerful tools for free tests. In short, the operator can manage every resource of the bench working with mouse and keyboard on a Synoptic graphic diagram showing the bench circuits. It includes active elements (valves, switches, proportional/modulating valves etc.) that the operator can control. International Standards ISO9459-2 ISO9806-1 EN12975-2