Data input and output sequence for the design and analysis of solar thermal systems
The solar thermal system can be defined and analysed in the "Solar Systems" tab of the program using the following sequence of data input and output:
- Creating a new project (from "File", "New").
- (Optional) Linking to BIMserver.center, import of the geometric model, and definition of the configuration and applicable standards.
- (Optional) Reviewing and configuring manufacturer catalogues (under "Project", "Catalogues").
- Reviewing and configuring general options (under "Project", "General options").
- Defining the town/city (from "Project", "City").
- Laying out the solar thermal collectors in the work area (options in the "Solar collection" group).
- Laying out heat exchangers and accumulators in the work area. This can be done in several ways:
- Using the storage tanks and heat exchangers automatically generated from the DHW production units and heat exchangers entered in the "Water Systems" tab.
- Entering the heat accumulators and heat exchangers manually (options in the "Demand" group).
- (Optional) Laying out the components and pumps included in the solar thermal system within the work area (options in the "Hydraulic circuit" section).
- Connecting pipes between the solar thermal collectors, storage tanks and heat exchangers, and the other equipment installed (options in the "Hydraulic circuit" section)
- Analysing, checking and designing model elements, and viewing results (the "Analysis" group).
- (Optional) Managing and generating installation diagrams (the "Diagrams" tab).
- (Optional) Managing and generating bills of quantities (the "Bill of quantities" tab).
- Viewing reports and drawings (via the "Reports" and "Drawings" options on the top menu bar).
- Exporting to BIMserver.center (from "BIMserver.center", "Share").
