Dynamic Collector Array Test (D-CAT)

One year of high-precision operational data including measurement uncertainties from a large-scale solar thermal collector array with flat plate collectors, located in Graz, Austria

“…Measurement data was acquired within the research project MeQuSo, where the solar thermal plant Fernheizwerk Graz was equipped with high-precision measurement equipment in mid-2016 [1] . Fig.…”

“…Pyranometer CMP 11 was calibrated on the radiation platform in reference to pyranometer SMP 21, which was mounted temporarily on the sun tracker, and pyrheliometer SHP 1. For further details, see [1] .…”

“…To ensure high-quality measurement data, the following on-going quality assurance measures were performed amongst others (for details see [1] ): Regular on-site inspection of the measurement equipment (typically every two weeks). Regular cleaning of radiation sensors (typically once a week).…”

“…The objective to compile this dataset was the generation of high-precision and high-resolution measurement data of large-scale solar thermal collector arrays for scientific research purposes. The dataset was generated during the research project MeQuSo [1] . The MeQuSo project developed a proof of concept of a new in situ collector array test method called D-CAT (Dynamic Collector Array Test) applicable to a variety of typical large-scale solar thermal flat plate collector arrays.…”

“…To precisely determine external shadowing, a 3D model of the array was set up as part of a master thesis at AEE INTEC [14] . For further details, see [1] . Fig.…”