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Contents
Contents Page
Notes on Planning and Operation Calculating the Required Absorber Surface Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
H Calculating the absorber surface area and DHW cylinder capacity . . . . . 27
H Calculating the absorber surface area for space heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Contents
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Safety
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General Information
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information. These include ”WARNING”, ”CAUTION”, and ”IMPORTANT”. See below.
Product Information
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Basic Principles of Solar Technology
Solar heating systems for DHW or Your local planning office will be able to
swimming pool heating are subsidised advise you about whether solar heating
by many regional and local authorities. systems need planning permission.
Request information about subsidies
from your local authority. Viessmann solar collectors are tested
Further information is available from our for impact resistance, incl. hail impact,
sales offices. in accordance with DIN EN 12975-2.
Nevertheless, we would recommend
you include the collectors in your
building insurance, to protect you from
losses arising from any extraordinary
natural phenomenon. Our warranty
excludes such losses.
Solar Energy
The sun has provided the earth with Thanks to the use of highly
light and heat for billions of years. sophisticated collectors and a perfectly
Without it, our existence on earth matched overall system, the economic
would be impossible. use of solar energy is no longer a
We have been using the sun’s heat futuristic vision, but a proven everyday
since time immemorial. In summer, it reality.
heats our buildings directly, while in Considering that fuel prices will
winter we make use of solar energy continue to rise in the years ahead,
stored in the form of wood, coal, oil and investing in a solar heating system can
gas, to provide heat for our buildings be viewed as a ”genuine” investment in
and domestic hot water. the future.
To protect fuel reserves, the heating
industry has committed itself to finding
more responsible ways of handling
these precious resources, which have
accumulated naturally over millions of
years.
One rational way of achieving this aim is
to make direct use of solar energy by
means of collectors.
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Basic Principles of Solar Technology
Solar radiation
RT
Global radiation
6000
direct
After penetrating the earth’s
radiation atmosphere, the solar radiation is
5000 reduced by reflection, dispersion and
Solar irradiation in Wh/(m2 x d)
diffused
radiation absorption by dust particles and
4000 gaseous molecules. That portion of this
radiation which passes unimpeded
3000
through the atmosphere to strike the
earth’s surface is known as direct
2000
radiation.
1000
The portion of the solar radiation which
0 is reflected and/or absorbed by dust
Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. particles and gas molecules and
irradiated back strikes the earth’s
surface indirectly is known as diffused
radiation.
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Basic Principles of Solar Technology
The useful energy which a collector can The amount of global energy varies The type of collector, as well as its
absorb depends on several factors. from location to location (see maps inclination and orientation, are also very
The main factor is the total solar energy below). important (see page 10). If the solar
available. installation is to be operated
economically, careful dimensioning of
the system components is also
essential.
Annual global radiation in Canada
Btu/ft2/day
2.5 - 3 kwh/m2/day 787-945
3 - 3.3 kwh/m2/day 945-1040
3.3 - 3.6 kwh/m2/day 1040-1134
3.6 - 3.9 kwh/m2/day 1134-1228
3.9 - 4.2 kwh/m2/day 1228-1323
4.2 - 4.4 kwh/m2/day 1323-1386
4.4 - 4.7 kwh/m2/day 1386-1481
> 4.7 kwh/m2/day >1481
Btu/ft2/day
3 - 4 kwh/m2/day 945-1260
4 - 5 kwh/m2/day 1260-1575
5 - 6 kwh/m2/day 1575-1890
6 - 7 kwh/m2/day 1890-2205
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Note: Average mean daily global radiation on a south-facing surface tilted at an angle equal to the latitude of the location.
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Basic Principles of Solar Technology
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Basic Principles of Solar Technology
Angle of inclination
Angle of inclination α
Azimuth angle
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Basic Principles of Solar Technology
A high-quality solar collector cannot by H a control unit that is tailored to the Correctly designed solar heating
itself guarantee the optimum operation individual solar heating system, systems with well matched system
of a solar installation. This depends H a DHW tank incorporating a solar heat components can cover 50 to 80 % of
more on the complete system solution exchanger low inside the tank, the annual energy demand for DHW
as a whole. H a preassembled pump station with all heating in detached and semi-detached
Viessmann supplies all the components necessary hydraulic components, houses.
required for a solar heating system: H design details aimed at achieving We will be pleased to assist you with
fast-responding control and therefore the design of solar heating systems.
maximum yields from the solar The elements of a solar heating system
heating system. are shown in the diagram.
T T
DHW
S R
DCW
Solar collector Brass elbow c/w sensor well Collector temperature sensor
Solar-Divicon (pumping station) Dual-mode DHW tank Fast air-vent, c/w shutoff valve *1
Overflow container I Tank temperature sensor
Expansion vessel Air separator R Return to collector
Solar manual filling pump Solar control unit S Supply from collector
System fill manifold valve Flexible connection pipe
*1 Install at least one air-vent valve (quick-acting air-vent valve or a manual vent valve, see page 43) at the highest point of
the system.
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Specification
13
Specification
14
Specification
102mm /
4”
Legend
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Specification
Collector Efficiency
Some of the solar radiation striking the The heat loss factors and optical If the difference between the collector
glass of the collectors is ”lost” due to efficiency combine to form the collector and ambient temperature is zero, the
reflection and absorption. The optical efficiency curve which can be collector loses no heat to the
efficiency ηo takes these losses into calculated on the basis of the following environment, and the efficiency η is at
account. formula: its maximum level; this is known as the
optical efficiency ηo.
When the collectors heat up, they
η = η o − k 1 ⋅ ∆T − k2 ⋅ ∆T
2
transfer heat to the environment as the Eg Eg The thermal capacity is a measure of
result of conduction, radiation and the thermal inertia of the collector, and
convection. These thermal losses are Eg= radiation intensity (W/m2) shows the response behaviour of the
allowed for by the heat loss factors k1 ∆ T = Temperature difference between collector when heating and cooling. A
and k2 . ambient air and collector fluid ºC low thermal capacity is of advantage
with wide ranging temparature and
weather conditions typical in northerly
climates.
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Efficiency
0.1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Temperature difference in degrees C between ambient air and collector fluid
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Vitosol 300-T
Vitosol 200-F
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Specification
Solar Coverage
heating system.
The absorber surface area should be
sized so that the ”production” of
surplus heat is just about avoided
during the summer months.
The higher the solar cover rate, the
lower the efficiency, since a high cover
rate has the effect of raising the
temperature level of the solar circuit.
This results in increased heat losses
ltrs/day and lower seasonal efficiency.
0 13 26 40 53 66 79 92 106 USG/day
Note:
Solar fractions will be higher for
locations in southern parts of the USA
due to higher levels of radiation.
ltrs/day
0 13 26 40 53 66 79 92 106 USG/day
DHW consumption
Reference system:
Reference system 62
100 litres/day 76 H 4-person household with hot water
consumption of 53 USG/day / 200
300 litres/day 52
litres/day
400 litres/day 45 H 2 Vitosol 200-F collectors, model
Collector inclination 30° 61 SV2 and SH2
H 45º roof inclination
Collector inclination 60° 61 H South-facing roof orientation
Westerly orientation 45 H Dual-mode DHW cylinder, 300 litres
South-west orientation 56 H Meteorological records for a typical
*1
location at 49° latitude
Vacuum tubes 77
Hannover 55 The bars indicate the expected
coverage values for deviations from the
Freiburg 69 reference system.
0 20 40 60 80
Solar cover rate in %
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Specification
Collector Type A mm A in B mm B in
Vitosol 200-F,
type SV2 2380 93 3/4 1056 + 16*1 41 5/8 + 5/8*1
Vitosol 200-F,
type SH2 1056 41 5/8 2380 + 16*1 93 3/4 + 5/8*1
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Vitosol 300-T,
type SP3, 2m2 2031 80 1418 + 102*1 55 3/4 + 4*1
Vitosol 300-T,
type SP3, 3m2 2031 80 2127 + 102*1 83 3/4 + 4*1
*1 Add this value for every additional collector.
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Specification
Flat collectors are ideally suited for Model SH2 has been specially designed Installation kits are available for
domestic hot water and swimming pool for installation on flat roofs and for installing collectors on flat roofs.
heating applications. freestanding installation. An engineering evaluation is required to
establish additional superimposed loads
Both vertical and horizontal types are Viessmann offers a universal fastening from wind or snow, as described in the
suitable for installation on pitched roofs. system to simplify installation. The local building code. Retain the services
The selection of method of installation fastening system is suitable for virtually of a professional structural engineer to
is influenced by the structural all forms of roof and roofing. calculate additional live loads due to the
characteristics of the building. installation of solar collectors on the
roof.
b
40
10
Collector
Lag bolt
Mounting rail
Roof bracket
Collector Dimension a b c
Model SV2 inches 93¾ 74¾ - 82½ 3½
mm 2 380 1 900 - 2 100 89
Model SH2 inches 41¾ 19½ - 35½ 3½
500 - 900 89
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Specification
The collectors should be installed with A collector system must be secured by H Collectors secured against lifting
an angle of inclination of 35º to 45º if additional weights against slippage and require less ballast weight, but
the load capacity of the roof allows lifting (see table on the following page). additional attachment to the roof or
this. Maintain a minimum distance of Slippage is the movement of the building structure with wires, cables
2m/6ft from the roof edge in all collectors on the roof surface due to or other sufficient means.
installations. wind, because of insufficient friction
Outside of this area you may between the roof surface and the
Min. 6 ft/
experience significant increases in wind collector system.
turbulance. The system will also be
2m
hard to access if modifications are H Collectors secured against slippage Roof edge
required. If the roof size dictates a require more ballast weight, but no Min. 6 ft/
modification of the array distribution, additional attachment to the roof or 2m
ensure that arrays of the same size are substructure.
created. Collector
array
When installing several collector rows in This should be chosen so that the Example
sequence, exact dimensions (dimension midday sun on Dec. 12 can fall onto the Boston is located approx. 42.5º latitude.
“z”) must be maintained to prevent collector without creating shade. Angle of the sun β= 90º-23.5º-latitude
unwanted shade. In North America, this angle is
(23.5º should be accepted as the
Determine angle of the sun β. dependent upon latitude and is between
constant)
13º (Edmonton) and 41º (Miami).
90º-23.5º-42.5º = 24º
l · sin (180 º - ( α+ β ))
z =
sin β
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Specification
Collector supports
The collector supports are pre-assembled. They consist of foot support A, bearing supports and adjustment pieces. The
upper adjustment pieces contain holes for adjusting the angle of inclination.
Connection cross ties are required for 1 to 6 collectors connected in a series.
11 11
75
75
50 50
722
897
1620
1795
A
A Foot support
100
100
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Specification
Vitosol 200-F
Installation on substructures A
Y
Z *1
X
Y
Z *1
X
Collector type x mm x in y mm y in
SV2 590 23 1/4 481 19
SH2 1920 75 5/8 481 19
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Specification
230mm /
9”
340mm /
13.4”
Collector
Roof bracket
Roof joist
Collector installation rail with tube mountings
Roof sheathing complete with shingles
Lag bolt
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Specification
lbs per support B 225 342 392 593 141 220 276 421
kg per support B 102 155 178 269 64 100 125 191
Support A
Support B
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Specification
Support A
Support B
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Specification
H Make sure to remove snow off H Filling the solar heating systems with
collectors if more than 20” / 50 cm Viessmann “Tyfocor-HTL” heat
have accumulated. transfer medium is highly
recommended. Other heat transfer
H Mount collectors carefully, so that fluids may be suitable if they have the
even during storm and bad weather same temperature range (-35ºC /
mounting clamps can absorb any -31ºF to 170ºC / 338ºF) and are
tension. non-toxic.
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Absorber surface area The basis for designing a solar DHW DHW tank capacity (solar storage)
Estimates based on meteorological heating system is the DHW daily The following values can be used as a
conditions such as annual global demand. It can be estimated based on basis for calculating the cylinder
radiation, cloud cover etc. are the following table: storage capacity:
sufficiently accurate for practical The total available solar DHW tank
purposes. In order to obtain a DHW Demand capacity (dual-coil tank or preheating
comprehensive summary of the solar Vp tank) should be sized on the basis of
coverage for domestic hot water litres/(d · person) 1.5 to 2 times the daily requirements.
heating, it is recommended that this For DHW temps For fluctuating DHW demand use larger
estimate should form the basis of a temps. storage (daily demand x2). For relatively
calculation carried out using a solar 45ºC 60ºC constant demand use value 1.5.
computer simulation. Viessmann can The minimum solar storage tank volume
provide design support and computer Residential should be based on 50 liter/m2/
simulations upon request. Contact your properties*1 1.25gal/ft2 collector absorber area.
local Viessmann sales representative. High demands 50 - 80 35-56
The cover rate determined by this Average demands 30- 50 21-35
program should be 50 to 60 % for Low demands 15 - 30 11-21
relatively small systems (detached
house), and at least 40 % for larger
systems (apartment block).
Guide values for estimating the required
absorber surface area can be drawn
from the table on page 30.
The absorber surface area calculated on
the basis of this table has proved to be
accurate in practice.
# People Daily DHW Demand Solar Tank Vitosol 200-F Flat Plate Vitosol 300-T
in household @ 50ºC/120ºF Capacity Collectors SH2/SV2 Tube Collectors
120L 200L
2 1 1x2m2
32 gal. 53 gal.
180-240L 300L
3-4 2 1x3m2
48-63 gal. 79 gal.
300-360L 450L
5-6 3 1x2m2 + 1x3m2
79-95 gal. 120 gal.
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Notes on Planning and Operation
100
The period when the greatest amount of
solar energy is available does not
coincide with the time when the most
heat is required.
While the heat consumption for DHW
75 A heating is relatively constant
throughout the year, only very little
solar energy is available at the times
when the heat demand for central
heating is at its highest (see diagram).
A relatively large absorber area is
50 required to provide central heating
Energy requirement or gain (%)
Sep.
Apr.
Jun.
Jan.
Feb.
May
Oct.
Jul.
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Indoor swimming pools generally have a On a summer day (clear skies), a 62.6 kWh
higher target temperature than open-air collector system used to heat a Collector area: =13.9m2
pools and are used throughout the year. swimming pool in northern USA 4.5 kWh/m2
If, over the course of the year, a produces energy of approx. 4.5kWh/m2
constant pool temperature is required, absorber area. This corresponds to 6 collectors.
indoor swimming pools must be heated
in dual-mode. To avoid sizing errors, the Calculation example for Vitosol 200-F For a first approximation (cost
energy demand of the pool must be Pool surface: 36 m2 estimate), an average temperature loss
measured. For this, suspend heating the Average pool depth: 1.5m of 1C/day can be used. With an average
water for 48 hours and determine the Pool capacity: 54m3 pool depth of 1.5m an energy demand
temperature at the beginning and end of Temperature loss of 1.74kWh/day is required to maintain
the test period. The daily energy on 2 days: 2ºC the base temperature. It is therefore
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demand can therefore be calculated Daily energy demand: sensible to use approx. 0.4m2 absorber
from the temperature difference and the area per m2 of pool surface.
capacity of the pool. For new builds, kWh
the heat demand of the swimming pool 54m3⋅1K⋅1.16 = 62.6kWh
K m3
must be calculated.
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Notes on Planning and Operation
H Absorber surface area (data based on meteorological records for a site at 49° latitude)
When sizing the solar heating system, heat exchanger, lower indirect coil) and If a higher system temperature range is
observe the max. aperture area which solar circuit return (lower than 10ºC), acceptable, then the number of
may be connected to the different DHW the max. number of collectors collectors can be no more than doubled.
cylinders. mentioned in the table (values apply to
At a design output of 600W/m2 and a all Viessmann collectors) should not be
temperature difference between DHW exceeded.
temperature (at the height of the solar
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Notes on Planning and Operation
2. Low-flow mode
For large solar installations (larger than
270 ft.2 / 25 m2 absorber surface area),
low flow mode operation can be used..
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Number of 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
collectors
Model SV2 and SH2
Volume flow gpm 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.5 3.3 4.1 4.9
liters/min 3.1 4.6 6.2 7.8 9.3 12.4 15.5 18.6
Flow velocity ft./s 1.3 to 2.3
m/s 0.4 to 0.7
Pressure drop in the ft. of
pipework head/ft. 0.11 to 0.27
mbar/m 1.0 to 2.5
Absorber m2 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 15
surface area
Volume flow gpm 0.53 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.2 4.0
liters/min 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 15
Flow velocity ft./s 1.3 to 2.3
m/s 0.4 to 0.7
Pressure drop ft. of
in the head/ft. 0.11 to 0.27
pipework mbar/m 1.0 to 2.5
Number of 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
collectors
Model SV2 and SH2 gpm 0.3 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.92 1.25 1.53 1.85
Volume flow liters/min 1.2 1.8 2.3 2.9 3.5 4.7 5.8 7.0
Flow velocity ft./s 0.7 to 1.3
m/s 0.2 to 0.4
Pressure drop in the ft. of
pipework head/ft. 0.11 to 0.27
mbar/m 1.0 to 2.5
Absorber m2 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 15
surface area
Volume flow gpm 0.21 0.3 0.45 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.64
liters/min 0.8 1.2 1.7 2.1 2.5 3.3 4.2 5.0 6.2
Flow velocity ft./s 0.7 to 1.3
m/s 0.2 to 0.4
Pressure drop ft. of
in the head/ft. 0.11 to 0.27
pipework mbar/m 1.0 to 2.5
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Low-flow operation
max. 10 max. 8
B Supply (hot)
B Return
Ø 18x1 Air vent valve (shut-off type)
Ø 18x1
C C
A A
B B
Ø 18x1 Ø 18x1
Supply (hot)
Return
Air vent valve (shut-off type)
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Collector pressure drop information (relative to water, approx. 30% higher for Tyfocor HTL @ 40ºC)
Vitosol 200-F, flat plate collector Vitosol 300-T vacuum tube collector
model SV2 and SH2
“ w.c.
mbar
” w.c. mbar
800 2000 80 200
32 80
24 60
200 500
20 50
160 400 16 40
120 300
Pressure drop
12 30
80 200
Pressure drop
8 20
40 100
4 10
3.2 8
20 50
2.4 6
40 2 5
12 30
2 3 4 5 l/min 1.6 4
0.5 1
0.3 0.5 0.8 1.11.3 gpm
1.2 3
Waterflow 0.8 2
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 10 ltr/h
1 x 2m2
1 x 3m2
2 x model 2m2
1 x model 2m2 and 1 x model 3m2
2 x model 3m2
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Notes on Planning and Operation
If the flowrate and pressure drop of the Two models of Solar-Divicon are
entire system are known, the pump is available: IMPORTANT
selected on the basis of the pump Model DN 20
characteristics. H up to 12 Vitosol 200-F collectors The Solar-Divicon and the solar pump
Variable-speed pumps which can be H up to 20 m2 absorber surface area line are not suitable for direct contact
matched to the system by switching with Vitosol 300-T, with swimming pool water or potable
are the most suitable. water.
Model DN 25
To simplify the installation and selection H up to 18 Vitosol 200-F collectors
of the pumps and safety equipment, H up to 30 m2 absorber surface area IMPORTANT
Viessmann supplies the Solar-Divicon. with Vitosol 300-T.
The Solar-Divicon comprises Always install Solar-Divicon at a lower
H pre-assembled and sealed valves and Final determination of which height than the collectors to prevent
safety assembly, Solar-Divicon model to use must be steam from entering the expansion
H flow regulating valve with meter to based on system layout and pipe sizes vessel in the event of stagnation.
control the solar heating system used.
during commissioning and operation,
H flow check valves, IMPORTANT
H system pump (2 sizes available),
H pressure gage, For systems which are installed in the
H 2 thermometers, roof space or involve short pipe lengths,
H 2 isolation valves, a preliminary vessel should be provided
H pressure relief valve, 87 psig / 6 bar. if necessary.
VL Flow
RL Return
Shut-off valve
A Thermometer
B Non-return valve
Solar circuit circulation pump
C Flow rate indicator
D
A
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VL RL
The solar circuit pump line is constructed as the pump line of the Solar-Divicon.
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Solar-Divicon Model DN 20 DN 25
Circulation pump (Model: Wilo) STAR S 16 U 15 STAR S 21 U 25
Rated voltage V AC 115 AC 115
Maximum delivery GPM 16 16.7
Characteristics
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Safety Equipment
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Safety Equipment
h
can escape from the safety valve.
This is achieved through the appropriate
sizing of the expansion vessel and
DHW B matching of the system pressure.
C For total pipework lengths shorter than
D
10m/32ft, we recommend the
installation of a pre-cooling vessel and
G diaphragm expansion vessel into the hot
supply pipe and only the pressure relief
valve into the return pipe.
Information regarding the heat transfer longer periods of stagnation are and the expansion vessel is lower than
medium prevented. System must be air-tight as 50% of the capacity of the correctly
Heat transfer media containing glycol glycol deterioration is always worse in sized expansion vessel. The reference
can be damaged, if they are subjected presence of O2 molecules. Check the value is the total volume which
for long periods of temperatures above glycol every 2 years. evaporates in idle conditions.
170ºC / 338ºF. This can lead to the Sizing:
system suffering from sludge and hard Information regarding pre-cooling Capacity of the correctly sized
deposits, particularly in conjunction vessels expansion vessel less the content of
with other contaminants (flux and Pre-cooling vessels or stratification the return line between the collector
oxidized deposits). cylinders in solar heating systems array and the expansion vessel.
Therefore, after completing the protect the diaphragm expansion vessel Determining the capacity of the
installation, thoroughly flush out the from over heating if stagnation occurs. pre-cooling vessel:
system. After filling the system with The installation of such vessels is 1.5 x collector content x number of
process medium, ensure that heat is recommended if the content of the collectors.
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transferred inside the system, i.e. that pipework between the collector array
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Notes on Planning and Operation
IMPORTANT
Expansion Content Operating Øa b Connection Weight
tank litres pressure mm mm R kg
The cold fill inlet pressure (gas space)
bar
must be adjusted on site as follows:
A 18 10 280 370 ¾” 7.5 15 psig + 0.45 psig x static height in
25 10 280 490 ¾” 9.1 ft
40 10 354 520 ¾” 9.9 1 bar + 0.1 bar x static height in m
B 50 10 409 505 1”
1 12.3 The system operating pressure must
80 10 480 566 1” 18.4 be 4.5 to 7.5 psig/0.3 to 0.5 bar
higher than the inlet pressure of the
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Notes on Planning and Operation
The nominal capacity of the expansion Calculation example Selection table for expansion tanks,
vessel is calculated according to the Solar heating system with: subject to collector model (in
equation 2 Vitosol 200-F, type SV2 @ 1.83 litres conjunction with a 6 bar safety valve)
(V v + V 2 + z ⋅ V k) ⋅ (p e + 1) Liquid capacity: VA = 25 litres These details provide only guide values;
VN = pe − p Static head: h = 5 m a final calculation must be carried out.
st
Permissible final pressure: pe = 5.4 bar
(ü) Vitosol 200-F, model SV2
Whereby (Safety valve blow off pressure: 6 bar)
VN = nominal capacity of the Number of System Static Expansion
(V v + V 2 + z ⋅ V k) ⋅ (p e + 1) collectors capacity head tank
diaphragm expansion tank VN = p e − p st
in liters VA h (m) capacity
Vv =VA · 0.005 liters liters
Vv = safety water seal (here heat Vv =0.125 litres, selected 3 litres 2 20 5 25
transfer medium) in litres (see previoys page). 10
Vv = 0.005 · VA in litres V2 =VA · b
(min. 3 litres) V2 =3.25 litres 3 25 5 25
pst =1.5 bar + 0.1 bar/m · 5 m 10 40
VA = liquid capacity of the entire pst =2.0 bar 4 32 5 40
system (see page 42). 10
(3 + 3.25 + 2 ⋅ 1.83) ⋅ (5.4 + 1)
VN =
5.4 − 1.5 5 35 5 40
pst = nitrogen inlet pressure of
expansion vessel in bar VN =16.3 litres 10 50
pst =1 bar + 0.1 · h
h =static head of the system in Due to the possibility of steam Vitosol 200-F, model SH2
m (see drawing on page NO TAG) collecting in the solar circuit pipe, we
z = number of collectors recommend multiplying the calculated Number of System Static Expansion
Vk = collector capacity in litres value VN by a safety factor of 1.5. collectors capacity head tank
(see page 37). Select a 25 liter expansion vessel. VA h capacity
V2 = volume increase when the liters m liters
system heats up 2 20 5 25
10 40
V2 = VA · β 3 30 5 40
b =expansion quotient ( β= 0.13 10
for Viessmann heat transfer 4 35 5 40
medium from –20 to 120ºC)
pe = permissible end pressure in bar 10 50
pe =psi – 0.1 · psi 5 40 5 50
psi =safety valve blow off 10 80
pressure
Vitosol 300-T
Absorber System Static Expansion
WARNING surface capacity head tank
area VA h (m) capacity
Do not use expansion tanks that are m2 liters liters
not designed for solar heating
systems. Temperatures during 3 16 5 18
stagnation periods can reach 10
extremely high levels, which could 4 18 5 18
result in serious injuries from hot 10
system fluid discharging from 5 23 5 18
pressure relief valve.
10 25
6 25 5 25
10
WARNING
9 35 5 40
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Notes on Planning and Operation
IMPORTANT
Solar-Divicon is equipped with a pressure
relief valve for max. 87 psig / 6 bar and
248ºF / 120ºC.
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Notes on Planning and Operation
DCW
WARNING
The domestic hot water temperature
must be limited to 140 °F / 60 °C by
installing a mixing device, e.g. a
thermostatic anti-scald mixing valve.
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Notes on Planning and Operation
Accessories
Threaded elbow Quick-acting air-vent valve (with tee) Solar manual filling pump
R1”
.
approx. 166
22
22
R ½”
38
15
160 (220)
65 220
290
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For replenishing and raising the
For installation at the highest point of pressure.
the system.
With shut-off valve and locking ring
connection.
1000
22
Air separator
fitting connection.
Comes with thermal insulation. Set of 2
per package.
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22
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System Designs
General Information
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System Designs
System Design 1
DHW heating without solar energy DHW heating with solar energy
The top part of the DHW tank is heated When a temperature difference higher When the preset temperature is
by the boiler. than the value set in control unit is exceeded, these devices switch OFF
The DHW tank temperature sensor measured between collector solar circuit circulation pump . The
of the boiler control unit switches tank temperature sensor and tank electronic temperature limit is set at the
heating circulation pump . temperature sensor , solar circuit factory.
circulation pump is switched ON
and the DHW tank is heated up.
The temperature in the DHW tank is
limited by the electronic limit
thermostat in control unit or by
high limit safety cut-out (if
required).
Installation diagram
2
B
1
DHW
C 4
D
28 E
F 5 S R
5
6
21
3
G H DCW
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System Designs
WARNING
The domestic hot water temperature
must be limited to 140 °F / 60 °C by
installing a mixing device, e.g. a
thermostatic anti-scald mixing valve.
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System Designs
System Design 2
Dual-mode DHW heating and space heating backup with heating water storage tank
- with Vitosolic 200
DHW heating without solar energy Space heating without solar energy Space heating with solar energy
The upper indirect coil of the DHW tank Diverter valve remains at zero volts Heating water storage tank circuit
is heated by a boiler. The DHW tank (setting ”AB-B”), if the differential circulation pump and circulation
temperature sensor of the boiler temperature between heating water pump for storage tank heating are
control unit switches circulation pump storage tank temperature sensor switched ON and the heating water
to heat up the DHW tank. (discharge) and space heating return storage tank is heated up, when a
temperature sensor falls below the temperature difference higher than the
value set at control unit . No flow differential temperature preset in
DHW heating with solar energy through the heating water storage tank control unit is measured between
takes place. collector temperature sensor and
Solar circuit circulation pump is The boiler provides heat to the heating storage tank temperature sensor
switched ON and the DHW is heated circuit according to the heating curve (re-loading) . The temperature inside
up, when a temperature difference set at the boiler control unit. the heating water storage tank will be
higher than the value set in control unit limited by the electronic limit
is measured between collector thermostat in control unit .
temperature sensor and DHW When the preset temperature is
temperature sensor . exceeded, this device switches the
The temperature in the DHW is limited storage tank circuit circulation pump
by the electronic limit thermostat in and OFF.
control unit or by high limit safety Circulation pump is switched OFF
cut-out (if required). for approx. 2 minutes, roughly every
When the preset temperature is 15 minutes (adjustable time), to check
exceeded, these devices switch OFF whether the temperature at the
solar circuit circulation pump . collector temperature sensor is high
The electronic temperature limit is set enough to change over to DHW tank
at the factory. loading.
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System Designs
Installation diagram
2
B C
4
qE
DHW
S R
5
5
6
qP
21
9
7
qR AB
qT A B
3
qQ qW DCW
G H K
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System Designs
Dual-mode DHW heating and space heating backup with heating water storage tank
- with Vitosolic 200 (continued)
Note:
Heating water storage tank , circulation pump for storage tank and heat exchanger can all be replaced with an
indirect-fired storage tank, c/w internal heat exchanger coil (e.g. Vitocell-V 100).
WARNING
The domestic hot water temperature
must be limited to 140 °F / 60 °C by
installing a mixing device, e.g. a
thermostatic anti-scald mixing valve.
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System Designs
System Design 3
DHW heating without solar energy DHW heating with solar energy
DHW tank 2 is heated by the boiler. The Solar circuit circulation pump is
DHW tank thermostat with connected switched ON and DHW tank 1 is heated
tank temperature sensor of the up, when a temperature difference
boiler control unit switches circulation higher than the value set in control unit
pump to heat up the DHW tank. is measured between collector
DHW circulation pump 8b (if installed) temperature sensor and tank
is switched ON and circulation pump temperature sensor .
8a
The temperature in DHW tank 1 is
is switched OFF, so that the DHW limited by the electronic limit
circulation only affects DHW tank . thermostat in control unit or by
high limit safety cut-out (if
required).
When the preset temperature is
exceeded, this device switches OFF
solar circuit circulation pump . The
electronic temperature limit is set at the
factory.
WARNING
The domestic hot water temperature
must be limited to 140 °F / 60 °C by
installing a mixing device, e.g. a
thermostatic anti-scald mixing valve.
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Installation diagram (system with two DHW cylinders with indirect coils)
8a
D
E 28
8b
F
5
5 S R
DHW
DCW qP
21 2 1
6 9
7 3
DCW
G H K
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WARNING
The domestic hot water temperature
must be limited to 140 °F / 60 °C by
installing a mixing device, e.g. a
thermostatic anti-scald mixing valve.
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System Designs
System Design 4
DHW heating without solar energy DHW heating with solar energy Swimming pool water heating
The top part of the DHW tank is heated Solar circuit circulation pump for DHW Solar circuit circulation pump for DHW
by the boiler. heating is switched ON and the heating is switched OFF, and solar
The DHW tank temperature sensor DHW tank is heated up, when a circuit circulation pump for
of the boiler control unit switches tank temperature difference higher than the swimming pool heating is switched ON,
heating circulation pump . value set in control unit is measured if the temperature at DHW tank
between collector temperature sensor temperature sensor is so high, that
and DHW tank temperature the temperature difference falls below
sensor . the set differential temperature for
DHW heating.
Solar circuit circulation pump for DHW The temperature at collector
heating is switched OFF, and solar temperature sensor must then be
circuit circulation pump for swimming higher by the temperature difference for
pool heating is switched ON (see swimming pool water heating set in
”Swimming pool water heating”), if the control unit than the temperature at
temperature at DHW tank temperature temperature sensor (swimming pool)
sensor is so high that the actual .
temperature difference falls below the Swimming pool water limit thermostat
set differential temperature. (max. limit) switches circulation
pump OFF when the desired set
The temperature in the DHW tank is water temperature has been reached.
limited by the electronic limit Circulation pump is switched OFF
thermostat in control unit or by for approx. 2 minutes roughly every
high limit safety cut-out (if 15 minutes (adjustable time), to check
required). whether the temperature at the
When the preset temperature is collector temperature sensor is high
exceeded, these devices switch OFF enough to change over to DHW tank
solar circuit circulation pump . The loading.
electronic temperature limit is set at the
factory. When the solar energy is insufficient to
heat the swimming pool water, the
heating of the swimming pool water will
be taken over by the oil/gas-fired boiler
via temperature sensor in heat
exchanger 2.
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Installation diagram
2
B C
4 qP
DHW
E
F 28
S R
G
5
5
6
21 8
H K DCW
qT
M qE qQ N 9
qR
2 1
L
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System Designs
WARNING
The domestic hot water temperature
must be limited to 140 °F / 60 °C by
installing a mixing device, e.g. a
thermostatic anti-scald mixing valve.
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System Designs
Bypass circuit
Version 1 - bypass circuit with collector temperature sensor and bypass sensor
The Vitosolic 200 records the collector cylinder sensor is exceeded, the bypass temperature sensor is exceeded by 2.5
temperature via the collector pump is switched ON. K the solar circuit pump is switched ON
temperature sensor. If the set If the temperature difference between and the bypass pump is switched OFF.
temperature difference between the the bypass sensor and the cylinder
collector temperature sensor and the
S1
Note
The pump of the Solar-Divicon is used
as the bypass pump and the pump of
the solar circuit pump line is used as
the solar circuit pump.
R5 R1
R1 Solar circuit pump
R3 Bypass pump
S3 S1 Collector temperature sensor
S3 Bypass sensor
VL RL
Version 2 - bypass circuit with solar cell (e.g. with an external heat exchanger)
For this system version, the solar circuit The solar circuit pump will be switched The pump will be switched OFF, if the
pump takes on this additional function. ON, if the set irradiation threshold is irradiation falls below the set switching
The Vitosolic 200 records the solar exceeded. threshold (shutdown delay approx.
intensity via the solar cell. 2 min).
CS
R1
CS Solar cell
S1 R1 Solar circuit pump
S1 Collector temperature sensor
VL RL
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Version 3 - bypass circuit with solar cell and collector temperature sensor
The Vitosolic 200 records the solar and the solar circuit pump will be The bypass pump will also be switched
intensity via the solar cell. switched ON, if the set temperature OFF if the irradiation falls below the set
If the set irradiation threshold is difference between the collector switching threshold (shutdown delay
exceeded, the bypass pump is switched temperature sensor and cylinder approx. 2.5 min).
ON. The bypass pump is switched OFF temperature sensor is exceeded.
Note
CS
The pump of the Solar-Divicon is used
as the bypass pump and the pump of
the solar circuit pump line is used as
the solar circuit pump.
R5 R1
CS Solar cell
S1 R1 Solar circuit pump
R5 Bypass pump
VL RL S1 Collector temperature sensor
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Appendix
2 x Vitosol 200-F
200 litres/day
45 °C
Azimuth: 0°
Inclination: 45°
300 litres
11 kW
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Appendix
Coverage 59.8%
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Period: 1.1. – 31.12.
System parameters
Collector circuit details
2 collectors Model: Vitosol 200-F
Total surface area, gross: 5.42 m2 Net: 4.99 m2
Angle of inclination: 45º Azimuth: 0º
DHW consumer
Type: Detached house 200 l per day at 45 ºC set temperature, 365 days
Cold water
February: 8 ºC August: 12 ºC
Weather statistics
A location at 49º latitude Total annual global radiation: 1101.08 kWh/m2
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Appendix
Glossary
Evacuation
Evacuating air from a container. This
reduces the air pressure and creates a
vacuum.
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