Solar tracking simulator development for solar collector tests

Authors

  • Botond Cseke University of Pannonia, Georgikon Faculty, Department of Agricultural Mechanization H-8360 Keszthely, Deák Ferenc street 16, Hungary
  • Béla Pályi University of Pannonia, Georgikon Faculty, Department of Agricultural Mechanization H-8360 Keszthely, Deák Ferenc street 16, Hungary

Keywords:

solar energy, vacuum tube solar collectors, solar tracking simulator, computer assisted measuring system, energy tests

Abstract

Our department has been commissioned to carry out stress and energy tests of vacuum tube solar collectors recently developed in Hungary. In order to be able to carry out the energy tests, we have developed and installed an outdoor solar tracking simulator equipment set, accompanied by a matching computer assisted measuring system. We also developed a test system based on the standard MSZ EN 129752:2006 (E). With the solar simulator built, we tested vacuum collectors and issued evaluation reports on the results. Our tests were carried out between October 2006 and November 2007. The necessary investment was implemented with the support of the West Pannon Regional Development Council.

Author Biography

  • Botond Cseke, University of Pannonia, Georgikon Faculty, Department of Agricultural Mechanization H-8360 Keszthely, Deák Ferenc street 16, Hungary

    corresponding author
    cseke@georgikon.hu

References

Cseke, B., László, A. and Szabó, B. 2008. Qualifying tests of vacuum tube solar collectors developed in Hungary, XXXII. MTA-AMB K+F Tanácskozás, Gödöllő.

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MSZ EN 12975-2:2006 (E), Thermal solar systems and components. Solar collectors. Part 2: Test methods. English version.

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2012-03-30

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How to Cite

Cseke, B., & Pályi, B. (2012). Solar tracking simulator development for solar collector tests. GEORGIKON FOR AGRICULTURE, 15(1), 77-89. https://journal.uni-mate.hu/index.php/gfa/article/view/6743

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