Hourly Beam Component in Solar Energy Systems Formulas

Hourly beam component is defined as the solar radiation received from the Sun without having been scattered by the atmosphere per hour. And is denoted by I_b. Hourly Beam Component is usually measured using the Joule per Second per Square Meter for Heat Flux Density. Note that the value of Hourly Beam Component is always negative.

Solar Energy Systems formulas that make use of Hourly Beam Component

fxInstantaneous collection efficiency of concentrating collectorGo

fxInstantaneous collection efficiency of concentrating collector on basis of beam radiationGo

fxUseful heat gain when collection efficiency is presentGo

fxFlux absorbed in compound parabolic collectorGo

FAQ

What is the Hourly Beam Component?

Hourly beam component is defined as the solar radiation received from the Sun without having been scattered by the atmosphere per hour. Hourly Beam Component is usually measured using the Joule per Second per Square Meter for Heat Flux Density. Note that the value of Hourly Beam Component is always negative.

Can the Hourly Beam Component be negative?

Yes, the Hourly Beam Component, measured in Heat Flux Density can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Hourly Beam Component?

Hourly Beam Component is usually measured using the Joule per Second per Square Meter[J/sm²] for Heat Flux Density. Watt per Square Meter[J/sm²], Kilowatt per Square Meter[J/sm²], Watt per Square Centimeter[J/sm²] are the few other units in which Hourly Beam Component can be measured.

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