CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSConclusions and Recommendations • May 2nd, 2002
Two TRNSYS models have been presented for a NCHE in a SDHW loop. The simple model, based on Fraser et al.'s work, requires experimental testing on the particular heat exchanger. The simple model can be used for optimizing SDHW system parameters (i.e. pipe lengths and diameters, collector areas, tank volume etc.) excluding the NCHE itself which is represented by the experimental curves. The simple model can also be used as a tool to compare different NCHE systems for which experimental curves exist. A detailed model, based upon cross flow correlations found in the literature, requires geometric specifications of the NCHE being simulated and is
