Research Article

Thermoeconomic Analysis of a Solar-Assisted Industrial Process Heating System

Table 1

Measurement ranges and accuracy of the instruments and sensors.

InstrumentMeasuring rangeAccuracy

Data logger (model: DataTaker DT80)-270 to 1372°C±2%
Pyranometer (model: LI-COR, LI200R)0 to 2000 W/m2±5%
Digital flow meter (model: Gardena, 8188-20)0.5 to 30 LPM±0.5
Thermocouple (K-type)-200 to 1000°C±5%