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SAND Report: SAND75-0048, June 1975.
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Program (SOLSYS) is used primarily to simulate the transient performance of solar energy systems. The program consists of a component subroutine library, an information subroutine library, a control-component subroutine library, and an executive program. Component subroutines model the
Program (SOLSYS) is used primarily to simulate the transient performance of solar energy systems. The program consists of a component subroutine library, an information subroutine library, a control-component subroutine library, and an executive program. Component subroutines model the
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performance of fluid-handling components which can be connected to construct almost any desired energy system. The component subroutine library presently contains 21 subroutines modeling collectors, storage units, power generation cycles, transmission and distribution hardware, heat exchangers, house equipment, and auxiliary energy components. Some components are modeled very accurately and others use simple energy-conservation models. Information subroutines supply time-dependent information such as insolation data, weather data, heating requirements, air conditioning requirements, hot water requirements, and electrical requirements to the program. Control component subroutines model components which control temperatures in the system and components which switch a fluid flow between fluid channels when switching is necessary. The executive program handles input and output and calls on subroutines in the appropriate order. SOLSYS is very flexible; system configuration modifications can be easily made and component characteristics can be varied for parametric studies. The program has been used to simulate several energy systems. This document describes and explains how to use SOLSYS. Show Less