Automation of solar thermal domestic hot water systems budget preparation

摘要

Software development for renewable heating and cooling systems has mainly been focused on design optimization and prediction. On the contrary, no much effort has been done on the development of software to support the sales process. Tools already available from standard installations and the construction sector can be used. However, they can be costly and time consuming, and out of the scope of the small SMEs usually involved in the sector. This work presents an integral tool developed by the authors to address budget technical design and communication with providers and customers. The tool is designed in order to automate the process and minimize office-time and costs. A simple example case of a domestic hot water system for a family house is used to support the explanation.