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sapm_module

Function sapm_module 

Source
pub fn sapm_module(
    poa_global: f64,
    temp_air: f64,
    wind_speed: f64,
    a: f64,
    b: f64,
) -> f64
Expand description

SAPM module back-surface temperature model.

T_module = poa_global * exp(a + b * wind_speed) + temp_air

§Arguments

  • poa_global - Total incident irradiance [W/m^2].
  • temp_air - Ambient dry bulb temperature [C].
  • wind_speed - Wind speed at 10m height [m/s].
  • a - SAPM parameter a (default -3.56 for glass/polymer open rack).
  • b - SAPM parameter b (default -0.0750 for glass/polymer open rack).

§Returns

Module back-surface temperature in Celsius.

§References

King, D. et al, 2004, “Sandia Photovoltaic Array Performance Model”, SAND Report 3535.