Open AccessSolar Thermal Systems – Towards a Systematic Characterization of Building Integration
Author(s) -
Laura Aelenei,
Mervyn Smyth,
Werner Platzer,
Brian Norton,
David Kennedy,
Soteris A. Kalogirou,
Christoph Mäurer
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
energy procedia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.474
H-Index - 81
ISSN - 1876-6102
DOI - 10.1016/j.egypro.2016.06.256
Subject(s) - characterization (materials science) , installation , component (thermodynamics) , systems engineering , thermal , computer science , range (aeronautics) , architectural engineering , engineering , system integration , mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , nanotechnology , database , materials science , physics , meteorology , thermodynamics
Characterization is defined as the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features. In most solar thermal collecting systems the energy performance characterization is commonly used as the most important criteria by which the system (or component) is represented. Building Integrated Solar Thermal Systems (BISTS) however are typically classified across a range of operating parameters, system features and mounting configurations, and other criteria are similarly important to be considered. Therefore BISTS characterization should also account for the architectural and building physics integration based on structural, functional and aesthetical features. A comprehensive characterization of BISTS is necessary to give designers, installers and end users confidence that the final solution selected is appropriate to the comprehensive building requirements
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