Dynamic simulation and energy analysis of forced circulation solar
thermal system in two various climate cities in Iraq
الباحث الأول:
Hayder S. Al-Madhhachi
الباحثين الآخرين:
Nihad A. Al-Bughaebi
, Ahmed M. Ajeena
المجلة:
AIMS Energy
تاريخ النشر:
None
مختصر البحث:
Abstract: This study aimed towards an essential subject in the field of solar energy. The sun is a
free clean energy source. This research presents the modeling and simulating of forced circulation
solar thermal system for domestic hot water produ…
Abstract: This study aimed towards an essential subject in the field of solar energy. The sun is a
free clean energy source. This research presents the modeling and simulating of forced circulation
solar thermal system for domestic hot water production in Iraq. The TRNSYS dynamic simulation
program was chosen as the primary research tool. The TRNSYS model comprises component (collectors,
controls, storage tanks, circulation pump, solar radiation processor, printer, equations, and
integrators). The study was conducted in two different regions in Iraq (Baghdad and Basrah). The
model investigated in many aspects, such as provide the demand of hot water for a family (ten
persons) by using 10 m2 of flat plate collector, stratification effect in a storage tank on the
collector’s thermal efficiency, and effect of hot domestic water different consumption on solar
thermal system performance. Results present that the system could provide hot water demand in
Baghdad (67–81% and 39–62%) and Basrah (69–82% and 49–66%) in summer and winter,
respectively, by using solar energy. The maximum auxiliary energy was used during the cold
months are (2980 MJ/month) in Baghdad and (2607 MJ/month) in Basrah. There was an increase
in the isothermal layers in the storage tank due to a rise in collector efficiency. There was a higher
performance of forced circulation solar thermal systems (SDHW) when the domestic hot water
consumption is lower.
