Flux Absorbed by Plate
The Flux Absorbed by Plate is the amount of solar energy captured by the plate of a concentrating collector, influencing its efficiency in converting sunlight to heat.
Symbol: Sflux
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: J/sm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hourly Beam Component
The Hourly Beam Component is the amount of solar radiation received per hour on a surface, crucial for optimizing the performance of solar energy systems.
Symbol: Ib
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: J/sm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Tilt Factor for Beam Radiation
The Tilt Factor for Beam Radiation is a measure that indicates how the angle of a solar collector affects the amount of direct sunlight it receives.
Symbol: rb
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hourly Diffuse Component
The Hourly Diffuse Component is the amount of solar radiation received per hour that is scattered and diffused by the atmosphere, impacting solar energy collection efficiency.
Symbol: Id
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: J/sm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Concentration Ratio
The Concentration Ratio is the measure of how much solar energy is concentrated by a solar collector compared to the energy received from the sun.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Transmissivity of Cover
The Transmissivity of Cover is the measure of how much solar radiation passes through the cover of a concentrating collector, impacting its efficiency in harnessing solar energy.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Effective Reflectivity of Concentrator
The Effective Reflectivity of Concentrator is a measure of how efficiently a solar concentrator reflects sunlight towards a focal point, enhancing energy capture.
Symbol: ρe
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Absorptivity of Absorber Surface
The Absorptivity of Absorber Surface is the measure of how effectively a surface absorbs solar radiation, influencing the efficiency of solar energy systems.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.