Layout dimensions of photovoltaic panel water guide trough

How do I design a photovoltaic and solar hot water system?

Provide an architectural drawing and riser diagram for the homeowner showing the planned location for future photovoltaic and solar hot water system components. Space requirements and layout for photovoltaic and solar water heating system components should be taken into account early in the design process.

What size water pipe should a solar water pumping system use?

The designer should initially use pipe that is the same size as the inlets and outlets. The designer then undertakes the frictional loss calculations for that size of water pipes using the known maximum water flow for that solar water pumping system.

What is a design layout for a water supply system?

A design layout refers to the location and arrangement of all components of the water system. The design layout of the water supply system will include all information for the water conveyance system, including pipe routing, pipe material, pipe size(s), and pipe wall thickness (outer diameter and inner diameter).

How does location affect the design of a photovoltaic array?

(reference IEC 62253 – 6.2 Customer data, a. Geographical, b. Climatic data) The project location will directly affect the design of the photovoltaic array that will provide power to the water system. In general, solar panels convert energy from the sun into usable power.

Should a water trough be a storage tank?

In the case of stock watering systems, the drinking troughs may be considered all or part of the storage. The advantage of a storage tank is that it can be used to store excess water on the days when the solar energy (irradiance) is greater than the value used in selecting the solar water pumping system.

What should be considered when designing a water storage tank?

Existing water system losses: If an existing system is used as a part of a water system, existing losses should be considered. A certain amount of waste should be accounted for the design flow of the entire system, including the water storage tank. The tank will need to store this water even if it is ultimately lost.