{"id":117674,"date":"2023-08-17T08:57:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T06:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velasolaris.com\/handbuch\/collector-model-according-to-european-standards-en\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T05:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T03:40:09","slug":"collector-model-according-to-european-standards-en","status":"publish","type":"handbuch","link":"https:\/\/www.velasolaris.com\/en\/handbuch\/polysun-designer\/producers\/solar-thermal-collectors\/collector-model-according-to-european-standards-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Collector Model according to European Standards (EN)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solar-thermal-collector-model-according-to-european-standards-en-12975\">Solar Thermal Collector Model according to European Standards (EN 12975)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-style-h2 has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-solar-thermal-collector-efficiency-curve\">Solar Thermal Collector Efficiency Curve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The efficiency of a collector is represented by the so-called \u201cefficiency curve\u201d. The difference in temperature (between the average collector temperature Tm and the outdoor temperature Ta) is divided by the total irradiated energy Gk: \\(x = \\frac{(T_{m} &#8211; T_{a})}{G_{k}}\\)&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A normal glass-covered flat-plate collector therefore has the following curve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velasolaris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/figure54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71258\" style=\"width:418px;height:381px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure: solar thermal efficiency curve of a glass-covered flat plate solar thermal collector. The higher the temperature of the collector, the lower the efficiency. The intensity of irradiation is Gk&nbsp;= 800 W\/m2&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trend of the curve can be described by means of a polynomial of the second order, clearly determined by means of three parameters, c0, c1 and c2 (or by means of \u03b70, a1, a2; values measured at a wind velocity of 2-4 m\/s):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\\(\\eta(x) = \\ c_{0} &#8211; \\left( c_{1} \\cdot x \\right) &#8211; (c_{2} \\cdot G_{k} \\cdot x^{2})\\)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">c0 is the efficiency rate achieved when the average temperature of the collector and the outdoor temperature are equal. This value should be as high as possible. c1 and c2 are a combination of different loss factors. In a well insulated collector, these values should be as low as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation of a solar energy system requires a certain compromise. On one hand you need a collector to work at the highest efficiency level, on the other the generated hot water should have a temperature of 50\u00b0-60\u00b0C. This means inevitably having the collector operate at these temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This explains why solar energy is often used for the pre-heating of water in large buildings. When cold water is heated from 10\u00b0C to 30\u00b0C, the collector works at a high level of efficiency. In terms of energy demand, it is of little importance that the water is heated from 10 to 30\u00b0C or from 30 to 50\u00b0C. Therefore the efficiency rate of collectors is quite high in pre-heating. These kinds of systems can be profitable already after a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As briefly outlined, there are three main collector categories. They are distinguished among other specifications by their efficiency rate curves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glass-covered flat-plate collectors: c<sub>0<\/sub> = 0.75-0.85, c<sub>1<\/sub> = 3-6 W\/m<sup>2<\/sup>\/K<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tube collectors: c<sub>0<\/sub> = 0.65-0.80, c<sub>1<\/sub> = 1-2 W\/m<sup>2<\/sup>\/K<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unglazed (uncovered) collectors: c<sub>0<\/sub> = 0.90-0.95, c<sub>1<\/sub> = 10 W\/m<sup>2<\/sup>\/K<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The illustration shows the most efficient models of these three types of collectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velasolaris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/figure55.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71261\" style=\"width:455px;height:291px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure: efficiency rate curve of different collector types: unglazed flat-plate collector (steepest curve), glass-covered flat-plate collector, tube collector (flat curve).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A value of x = 0.10 m2 K\/W corresponds at an irradiance of 800 W\/m<sup>2<\/sup> to a temperature difference of \\(T_{m} &#8211; T_{a} = 80\\ {^\\circ}C\\). At these operating conditions, the indicated tube collector still has an efficiency rate of 60%, the covered collector 40%, while the unglazed collector is no longer able to produce energy at these temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-style-h2 has-large-font-size\" id=\"Numeric-Model-for-Non-Covered-Collectors\">Numeric Model for Non-Covered Collectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with the standards for measurement (EN 12975) non-covered collectors are given an additional parameter. The efficiency function curve has the following form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\\(\\eta = \\eta_{0}*\\left( 1 &#8211; b_{u}*u \\right) &#8211; \\frac{\\left( b_{1} + b_{2}*u)*(t_{m} &#8211; t_{a} \\right)}{G&#8221;}\\)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coefficients \u03b70, bu, b1 and b2 are calculated by means of the adaption of the curve. G\u201d is the total irradiance which is determined on the basis of the following equation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\\(G^{&#8221;} = G_{k} + (\\frac{\\varepsilon}{\\alpha})(E_{L} &#8211; \\ {\\sigma T}_{a}^{4})\\)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EL is the measurement of the intensity of long\u2013wave irradiance onto the collector area and Ta is the outdoor temperature. For \u03b5\/\u03b1 the value is fixed at 0.85, if the supplier has not given other indications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"Input-Parameters\">Input Parameters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decisive parameters that describe the efficiency of a collector, include in addition to the <strong>absorber area<\/strong> A, <strong>efficiency rate parameters<\/strong> c0, c1 and c2 and the <strong>IAM values<\/strong> KCH1 and KCH2, the <strong>specific heat capacity<\/strong> of the collector. The latter measures the \u201cthermal inertia\u201d of the collector: if a collector has great heat capacity it lasts longer, up until a certain quantity of solar irradiation has heated up the collector. On the other hand the collector still passes heat to the fluid when the sun is covered by a cloud. A collector with little heat capacity reacts more quickly to the variations of irradiation intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases the orientation of the collector is established on the basis of the pitch and the orientation of the roof. Here one can ask if the collector should be oriented east or west (if south is not possible) or if it should be integrated into the facade. With flat roofs, orientation and tilt angle can be chosen freely. The question to ask in these cases is \u2018With which angle is it possible to obtain the maximum annual efficiency?\u2019 There is no single answer. The optimum orientation and tilt angle could be different according to water consumption, the size of the tank, the climate and many other conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the choice of orientation, Polysun makes available the following dialogue window:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velasolaris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image94-1024x609.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71265\" style=\"width:901px;height:536px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure: dialogue window for defining collector orientation. Tilt angle and orientation can be optimized for single months or for the entire year. Tube collectors can be arranged vertically or horizontally.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"Collector-Data-Entry-in-Polysun-according-to-European-Standards\">Collector Data Entry in Polysun according to European Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Table: Collector data entry in Polysun in accordance with European standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Collector type:<\/td><td>Chapter 4.1 describes two different models to calculate the efficiency value of the collector. For the input \u201cflat-plate or tube collector\u201d the standard model will apply whilst for unglazed collectors the \u201cuncovered collector\u201d model will apply.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eta0 laminar <sub>(1)<\/sub>; bu:<\/td><td>&#8220;Eta0 laminar&#8221; is the efficiency value of a collector operating at outdoor temperature and in laminar flow conditions. Values of Eta0 laminar up to and of a2 refer to the aperture area of the collector and are determined at a radiation intensity of 800W\/m2. \u201cbu\u201d is the wind reduction coefficient for uncovered collectors.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eta0 turbulent:<\/td><td>The efficiency value of a collector operating at outdoor temperature and in turbulent flow conditions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A1 (without wind) <sub>(2)<\/sub>; b1:<\/td><td>A1 coefficient for flat-plate and tube collectors measured with no wind or b1 in uncovered collector models.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A1 (with wind) ; b2:<\/td><td>A1 coefficient for flat-plate and tube collectors measured in normal ventilation conditions or b2 for uncovered collector models.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A2 ; epsilon\/alpha <sub>(3)<\/sub>:<\/td><td>A2 coefficient for flat-plate and tube collectors or epsilon\/alpha or uncovered collector models.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dynamic heating capacity <sub>(4)<\/sub>:<\/td><td>Value computed pursuant to EN 12975-2, section 6.1.6.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nsis-Axis:<\/td><td>The orientation (tubes at a 90\u00b0 horizontal or vertical elevation) for tube collectors. Mostly irrelevant in case of flat-plate collectors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IAM model:<\/td><td>The &#8220;Ambrosetti Model&#8221; (described in chapter 1.3) is used to interpolate different flat-plate collectors. Tube collectors are interpolated by means of a cubic spline.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angle factors <sub>(5)<\/sub>:<\/td><td>IAM data are read over a table. Azimuth \u03c6 and elevation \u03b8 are described in chapter 1.3.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volume:<\/td><td>Measured value of fluid volume in the collector including the manifold tubes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal diameter:<\/td><td>Internal diameter of heat transfer pipes in the collector. C in figure n. 17.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single pipe length <sub>(6)<\/sub>:<\/td><td>The length of a single heat transfer pipe in the collector. A in figure n. 17.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parallel piping:<\/td><td>Number of parallel pipings in the collector. 5 in figure n. 17.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pipe roughness:<\/td><td>Roughness factor relating to the inner side.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linear form factor:<\/td><td>The form factor of a pipe ranges based on bend radius between 1-1.5. The factor for rectilinear pipes is 1.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friction factor:<\/td><td>The friction factor refers to pressure drops in branchings, valves, etc. If not measured it will be set on zero.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test flow rate <sub>(7)<\/sub>:<\/td><td>Fluid flow rate during a test. In l\/h and collector.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(1): In the event that no indications are available about Eta0 laminar ,Eta0 turbulent = Eta0 laminar will apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(2): Pursuant to new provisions the a 1 with wind coefficient is detected at a wind speed of 3 m\/s. The efficiency parameter c1 may be worked out as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\\(c_{1} = a_{1\\ without\\ wind} + \\frac{\\left( a_{1\\ with\\ wind} &#8211; \\ a_{1\\ without\\ wind} \\right)}{(3\\ m\/s)} \\cdot \\ v_{wind} \\cdot \\ windportion\\)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a 1 without wind is not expressly indicated, select a 1 without wind 10% lower than a 1 with wind for flat-plate collectors and 5% lower for tube collectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(3): Fix epsilon\/alpha = 0.85 in case this was not otherwise pre-set by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(4): Directive EN 12975-2 establishes two different procedures for the calculation of dynamic heat capacity; in appendix J3 a measured value and in section 6.1.2.1 a calculated value. The calculated value is typically much lower than the measured value. Collector geometry is not taken into consideration. Notwithstanding the high reliability of the measured value the calculated value is actually used in Polysun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(5): Angle factor tables may not yet be entered directly by the user. In the creation of a given collector a collector with similar IAM values should be copied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(6): In case no measurable or obvious indication is given enter the width or length of the absorber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(7): Test flow rate, maximum flow rate, maximum pressure and maximum temperature do not currently affect the calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velasolaris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/figure57.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71269\" style=\"width:206px;height:175px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure: collector model (A: length of single pipe, B: manifold pipes, C: single pipe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":19748,"featured_media":0,"parent":117670,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-117674","handbuch","type-handbuch","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.0 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Solar Thermal Collector Model According to European Standards<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how solar thermal collectors are simulated according to EN standards. 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