
Solar System Design Guide
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Vitosol 200-FM, Type SV and SH Low Flow Operation
(single-sided connection) ......................................... 59
Vitosol 200-FM, Type SV and SH High Flow Operation
(single-sided connection) ......................................... 59
Vitosol 200-FM, Type SV and SH Low Flow Operation
(connection on alternate sides) ................................. 60
Vitosol 200-FM, Type SV and SH High Flow Operation
(connection on alternate sides) ................................. 60
Sizing the Solar Thermal System
.............................. 61
Maximum Number of Solar Collectors per
Vitocell Tank
........................................................ 63
General Sizing Guidelines for Domestic Hot Water
Preheat Systems
................................................... 64
Solar Radiation Data for Canada
.............................. 64
Solar Radiation Data for U.S.A.
............................... 65
System for Heating DHW
........................................ 66
System for DHW Heating and
Central Heating Backup
.......................................... 67
Swimming Pool Heating System with
Heat Exchanger and Collectors
................................ 69
Flow Rate in the Collector Array
.............................. 71
Flow Rate - Vitosol 200-FM
.................................... 72
Pressure Drop of the Solar Thermal System.
.............. 73
Pressure Drop of the Solar Supply and Return Lines
... 73
Pressure Drop of Vitosol 200-FM, Type SV and SH
.... 74
Collector Pressure Drops for Vitosol 200-FM
SV2F & SH2F
....................................................... 74
Fluid Velocity
........................................................ 75
Fluid Velocity and Pressure Drop (Copper)
................. 75
Fluid Velocity and Pressure Drop (Steel)
.................... 76
Pressure Drop for Commonly Used Valves & Fittings
.. 76
Sizing the Circulation Pump
.................................... 77
Ventilation
............................................................ 78
Stagnation in Solar Thermal Systems
....................... 79
System Fluid Calculator
.......................................... 81
Expansion Vessel
................................................... 82
System Fluid Expansion Tank Pre-charge
Pressure Calculator
................................................ 83
Recommended System Fluid and
Expansion Tank Pressures
....................................... 84
Solar Pressure Relief Valve
..................................... 84
Expansion Tank Quick Sizing Table for
Vitosol 200-FM, Type SV & SH
............................... 85
High Limit Safety Cut-out
....................................... 87
Additional Function for DHW Heating
....................... 87
Connecting the DHW Circulation and
Thermostatic Mixing Valve
...................................... 87
Intended Use
........................................................ 89
Recommended Maintenance and Inspection Periods.
... 89
Subsidy Programs, Permits and Insurance
................. 90
Glossary.
.............................................................. 91
Vitosol Installation Examples
Design and Operation