The PASSYS method for testing passive solar components

Abstract One of the major goals of the CEC PASSYS research project (1986–1992) is the development of common test procedures for the thermal and solar characterization of building components tested in the PASSYS outdoor test cells. Comparison of different test evaluation techniques led to the choice of parameter identification as the most promising approach. For the application of this technique on the test results a software package has been developed. A set of common test procedures has been developed which is suited for different climates and types of components. Both the parameter identification software and the test procedures are currently being evaluated. Preliminary results are presented.