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Experimental investigation of simple solar radiation spectral model performances under a Mediterranean Algerian's climate

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  • Koussa, Mustapha
  • Saheb-Koussa, Djohra
  • Hadji, Seddik

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In this work, models are presented that, under cloudless atmosphere conditions, calculate solar spectral normal direct and horizontal diffuse irradiance. Based on different monochromatic transmission factors related to the main constituents of the atmosphere, the models evaluate the spectral irradiance between 0.29 and 4.0 μm. Absorption by water vapor, uniformly mixed gas, and ozone are considered as well as scattering by the atmospheric aerosols. Based on the equations relative to each one of the two retained models, a MATLAB program is developed to evaluate the spectral distribution of each solar irradiance component. Hence, the geographical coordinates of the site, and the monochromatic distribution of the extraterrestrial irradiance are used as input data. From three-year data measurement records made in Bouzareah site (temperate climate), thirty eight days characterized by a clear sky state have been selected from over different months of the year and the corresponding main meteorological parameters used as input parameters. So, because only the five-minute broadband data measurements are available, the modified numerical trapeze method is used to integrate the monochromatic curve values related to each solar irradiance component. Consequently, the precipitable water vapor amount, the Angstrom and Linke turbidity factors are evaluated and a multi-linear correlation relating the Linke turbidity factor to the precipitable water vapor and the Angstrom turbidity coefficient is established. Hence, according to the mean values of Linke and Angstrom turbidity factors and those of the precipitable water vapor, the site of Bouzareah is classified as a rural site. So, the effect of the main constituents of the atmosphere on the spectral distribution of solar irradiance is discussed and, it is also observed that the aerosol amount contained in the atmosphere affects most both of the diffuse and direct solar irradiance amount than that of the horizontal and inclined solar global components. Conversely, it is observed that it is less efficient in evaluating the horizontal diffuse components and its accuracy depends on several scattering phenomena, which are represented by scientists by means of constant values or expressions. The reasonable accuracy of the model and for it's simplicity make it for a number of solar applications.

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  • Koussa, Mustapha & Saheb-Koussa, Djohra & Hadji, Seddik, 2017. "Experimental investigation of simple solar radiation spectral model performances under a Mediterranean Algerian's climate," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 120(C), pages 751-773.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:120:y:2017:i:c:p:751-773
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.11.132
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