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- Caractérisation et modélisation des capteurs a faible concentration : Proposition d'une Procédure d'EssaiPublication . Costa, J. CruzL'Energie Solaire présent des spécificités très marquées par rapport aux sources énergétiques habituellement exploitées et notamment le fait qu'il s'agit d'un flux intermittent, de faible densité, et soumis à des variations aléatoires, journalières et saisonnières. Ces spécificités rendent souvent délicate la prise en compte, pourtant indispensable, de l'utilisation rationnelle de l'energie. D'autre part elles conduisent souvent à un investissement relativement élevé qui leur est préjudiciable dans une comparaison avec les autres sources.Dans ce cas, et en premiére approche, il faut - au moins - que l'investissement consenti soit récuperé dans un temps bien inférieur à la durée de vie prévisible pour le système. Pour ce qui concerne le travail, notre contribution s'appuie sur le fait que pour savoir si une installation peut être économiquement valable, il faut connaître ses performances et pour les connaître il faut pouvoir en caractériser l'ensemble des éléments.
- A certificação de qualidade em sistemas solares para aquecimento de águaPublication . Costa, J. Cruz; Carvalho, Maria João; Mendes, J. Farinha; Prates, Manuel João LopesTendo em atenção a política nacional para o desenvolvimento do mercado da Energia Solar Térmica, motivada pela necessidade de uma maior utilização das Energias Endógenas (Resolução do Conselho de Ministros nº154/2001 de 27 de Setembro), descreve-se a situação actual na área dos Equipamentos Solares para Aquecimento de Água, no que diz respeito à Certificação de Produtos e à Certificação de Pessoas, como medidas necessárias para a Garantia de Qualidade nesta área.
- On the sustainable development of solar thermal obligations in buildings in the framework of the Portuguese casePublication . Prates, Manuel João Lopes; Costa, J. Cruz; Mendes, J. Farinha; Carvalho, Maria JoãoThis paper starts remembering the steps given in Portugal to prepare the introduction of a solar thermal obligation. Next, it presents a description of the present legislation related to the Solar Thermal Obligation (STO) and to other incentive measures for growth of the solar thermal market in Portugal. The main problems with implementation of the new regulation are analysed and systematized. Based on the acquired knowledge, further actions are presented to guarantee the success of Solar Thermal Obligation, namely proposals for updating the obligation in conformity with best practice for solar thermal installations and taking into account the new realities upcoming from the actual solar thermal
- Towards a competitive use of solar driers : a case study for the lumber industryPublication . Loureiro, David; Martins, Maria João; Santos, José António dos; Nogueira, António Júlio; Pestana, Luís Câmara; Costa, J. Cruz; Ramalho, ÁlvaroThe aim of this paper is to contribute to the discussion of the methodology that leads to a better systematization of the knowledge on solar drying. Based on a case study for the lumber industry, the options and solutions adopted will be reported, along with their evaluation criteria and existing or developed tools. The kilns have 50 m3 interior capacity and proved the capability to dry maritime pine 27 mm thick, from green to 12% moisture content in about 33 days. The performance of the drying process has a significant seasonal and weather dependence, so an interactive control system is essential in order to profit as much as possible from the favorable exterior conditions.