Revisions to the SRCC rating process for solar water heaters : preprint /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
Other Authors: Burch, J. (Jay)
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: Golden, CO : National Renewable Energy Laboratory, [2012]
Series:Conference paper (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)) ; 5500-54540.
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Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo30717
Description
Abstract:In the United States, annual performance ratings for solar water heaters are computed with component-based simulation models driven by typical meteorological year weather and specified water draw. Changes in the process are being implemented to enhance credibility through increased transparency and accuracy. Changes to the process include using a graphical rather than text-based model-building tool, performing analytical tests on all components and systems, checking energy balances on every component, loop, and system at every time step, comparing the results to detect outliers and potential errors, and documenting the modeling process in detail. Examples of changes in ratings are shown, along with analytical and comparative testing results.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed Aug. 28, 2012).
"June 2012."
"Presented at the 2012 World Renewable Energy Forum, Denver, Colorado, May 13-17, 2012."
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (8 pages) : color illustrations
Format:Full text available via Internet in .pdf format. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 8).