[TRNSYS-users] Tank losses in general and Type4

[David BRADLEY]

Michael,
   I think you need to use an equation; divide the tank losses output by 
the tank volume.
Best,
  David


On 1/13/2013 06:23, Michael Diekerhof wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I´m working with Type 4 to simulate a stratified storage tank.
>
> I have a question due to my results. If the storage volume (liters) 
> increases of course the absolute tank losses (Wh) are getting higher 
> as well. But how can i show that the relative value decreases if the 
> storage tank gets bigger? The literature says, that the relative tank 
> losses decrease with a higher tank volume since the relation of volume 
> to surface increases.
>
> But even if I compare the "tank losses" to the "energy from heat 
> source", the relative value gets higher with a bigger storage tank.
>
>
> I am very thankful for any suggestions to answer this question.
>
> Best,
> Michael
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