Thermal Storage Simulation in TRNSYS Software

[neil1one]

Hi all,

As part of my Final Year Project I am studying the feasibility of domestic seasonal thermal storage in water tanks. I am hoping to model this system and have been looking at the TRNSYS software for doing so. I know that this is possible to do because I have seen a number of studies in which similar projects have been simulated using TRNSYS.

My Question is this, without the full version of TRNSYS, (I have sent a request to my college to obtain a educational license but have yet to hear back) could simulation be possible. The demo version, limited to 5 component simulations can be downloaded for free from the TRNSYS website. I know i will need to input 2x heat exchangers, storage vessel, load profile, solar collectors. Which is already up to 5 components. Is weather data and controllers considered to be components also and thus the possibility of modelling said system impossible?

Anybody who has any input on this your view would be much appreciated all the best

Niall

 

[Achy47]

Dear Niall,

Thank you for sharing your project with us. It is great to see that you are considering the feasibility of domestic seasonal thermal storage in water tanks. This is an important area of research and has the potential to greatly impact energy efficiency in households.

Based on my experience with TRNSYS, I believe that the demo version will not be sufficient for your project. The 5 component limitation may hinder your ability to accurately model the system and obtain reliable results. Weather data and controllers are indeed considered components in TRNSYS, so it is important to have access to the full version in order to accurately simulate your system.

I would recommend reaching out to your college again to follow up on your request for an educational license. In the meantime, you may want to explore other simulation software that may be available for free or at a lower cost. It is important to have access to reliable and accurate simulation tools in order to properly assess the feasibility of your project.

Best of luck with your project and I hope you are able to obtain the necessary resources to successfully model your system.