Understanding SCAInfoArray

Hi,
in the csp_solver_trough_collector_receiver.cpp file from the SSC folder of the GitHub repository, there is an attribute called SCAInfoArray. I don't understand what exactly it signifies. I tried referring to the SSC documentation. but no proper explanation was given there. So, can you please help me understand what exactly we are doing with this parameter?

Regards. 

Hi Gokul,

The 'SCAInfoArray' variable is an array that stores the information shown in the "Single Loop Configuration" diagram in the SAM user interface on the Physical Trough model's Solar Field input page:

 

The array contains one two-element array for each SCA/HCE assembly in one loop, with the first value indicating the HCE type and the second value indicating the SCA type.

For example, for a loop with three assemblies with three HCEs of type 1, two SCAs of type 1, and one SCA of type 2 the value of 'SCAInfoArray' would be:

1,1],[1,1],[1,2

In SAM, the SCA and HCE types are defined on the Collectors (SCAs) and Receivers (HCEs) input pages respectively.

Best regards,
Paul.