scholarly journals A Solar Distiller As A Thermal Systems Design Build Test Project

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregg Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Systems Design ◽  
Thermal Systems ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Test Project

Integrated Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Student (Distance Learning) Education in Thermal Systems Design

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivas Garimella
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Design Studio ◽  
Thermal Systems ◽  
Sustainable Technologies ◽  
K 12

Abstract This paper describes an educational program in practical thermal systems design that encompasses design project-oriented teaching of undergraduate, graduate and off-campus professional students, industry-university collaboration, and community outreach. The program uses an integrated approach that treats thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer as parts of one interconnected area, in which solutions to real-life design problems can be obtained only when all these aspects are considered simultaneously. Cooperation between students at various stages of their educational and professional careers is fostered to maximize the synergy that results from combining insights gained in industry and those developed in structured classroom instruction. The program consists of a comprehensive portfolio of Thermal Systems Design Instruction Initiatives. An interactive design laboratory format is used for cooperative execution of open-ended mini-projects spanning two-to-three weeks, and a semester-long project. The use of virtual project groups through the web removes geographical barriers. Computer programs for the solution of projects are placed on-line to create a design library for use by students in future semesters as case studies. An Energy-Efficient Environmentally-Safe Design Studio is planned where projects on environmental responsibility, and energy efficiency can be conducted for the local community. Annual design studio conferences will be held to foster K-12 and community involvement, and to demonstrate sustainable technologies. Collaboration with local thermal systems related organizations such as the Iowa Energy Center is also being pursued, which will provide inherent mechanisms for technology transfer from course-related projects to industry and the community.

Comparison of Polysun Simulation with Direct Measurements of Solar Thermal System in Rapotice

2014 ◽  
Vol 1041 ◽  
pp. 158-161
Author(s):  
Petr Jelínek ◽  
Jiří Sedlák ◽  
Barbora Lišková
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Thermal System ◽  
Thermal Systems ◽  
Passive House ◽  
Direct Measurements ◽  
Solar Thermal System

Design of small solar thermal systems used in family houses is currently commonly based only on experience of designers who rely on a few basic rules. But these sophisticated systems’ design should be tailor-made according to the needs and habits of the users, because their behavior has great impact on the systems’ efficiency. This is why we should use computer simulations – to design the most appropriate option that would fulfill the needs of the users. In this paper we compare computer simulation (using Polysun - Designer software) of a small solar thermal system installed on a passive house in Rapotice with in-situ measurements. From this comparison we make conclusions applicable for design of similar systems.

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