the centerline-to-centerline distance in meters between rows of collectors

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05 Feb 2013 02:22 #1240 by lixiaofei
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Hello
In the phypical model for parabolic trough, the solar field "help" states that the default value of "row spacing" is 15m.
How to calculate precise this value for different collectors and location? because the distances derectly affect the row shadowing.
Thank you

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05 Feb 2013 23:28 #1241 by Paul Gilman
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Hello,

You may want to try different values to find the optimal row spacing for your system design and location.

Best regards,
Paul.

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06 Feb 2013 05:15 #1242 by lixiaofei
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Hello,
Thanks your help. Does it mean that i could use the function of Parametric to find the optimal row spacing the same as confirmed optimal solar multiple?

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06 Feb 2013 05:16 #1243 by lixiaofei
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Hello,
Thanks your help. Does it mean that i could use the function of Parametric to find the optimal row spacing the same as confirmed optimal solar multiple?

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06 Feb 2013 20:35 #1244 by Paul Gilman
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Yes. You could either change the values of the variable and run simulations by hand, or use the Parametric analysis option to run simulations for several different values of the variable.

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Paul.

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