Hello,
I am using SAM to perform Flat Plate PV analysis with 'Sandia PV Array Performance Model with Module Database'.
Each module from Sandia Library comes with predefined irradiance/wind speed/temperature factors: 'a' and 'b' and 'dT'.
I am wondering: is it possible to identify the mounting configuration of the Sandia module, based on its 'dT' value?
This is basically my question.
I am fully aware that I can somewhat define the mounting configuration of the module by picking it from the 'Module Structure and Mounting' drop list. But I do not want to do this. I would like to use only those 'a', 'b' and 'dT' Sandia Modules Library values which are specifically set for that module. Not manually enter them, nor use those default ones defined by 'Sandia Cell Temperature Model'.
I am also aware of the fact that 'CEC Performance Model with Module Database' does much better job in terms of setting custom mounting configuration. But I do not want to use CEC, I would like to use Sandia Model.
Please let me know, if my question was not clear enough.
Basically, I am trying to predict the mounting configuration of Sandia Library's module, based on its 'dT' value.
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Can something like this be predicted:
dt is 2 or 3: Open rack
dt is 1: Close roof mount
dt is 0: Insulated back
?
Thank you for the reply.
