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Active and Passive Solar Systems Analysis
F-CHART is the authoritative solar system analysis and design program written by S.A. Klein and W.A. Beckman, the originators of the F-Chart method.
Download a demonstration version for Windows.
- Collector Types
- Flat-Plates
- Evacuated Types
- CPC's
- 1 and 2-Axis Tracking
- Water Storage Heating
- Pebble Bed Storage Heating
- Building Storage Heating
- Domestic Water Heating
- Integral Collector-Storage DHW
- Indoor and Outdoor Pool Heating
- Passive Direct-Gain
- Passive Collector-Storage Wall
- Life-cycle economics with cash flow
- Weather data for over 300 locations
- Weather data can be added
- Monthly parameter variation
- 2-D incidence angle modifiers
- English and SI units
- Approved for use in California
- Versions for Mac, DOS, and Windows
Parameter Input Screen for Flat-Plate Collector
Parameter Input Screen for General Solar Heating System
Thermal Output Screen
Graphical Output Screen showing Solar vs. Month