Multiple_Modules_Plugin

Classes:

Multiple_Modules_Plugin(dcf, print_info)

Simulating mutliple plant modules which are operated together, assuming that only labor cost is reduced.

class pyH2A.Plugins.Multiple_Modules_Plugin.Multiple_Modules_Plugin(dcf, print_info)

Simulating mutliple plant modules which are operated together, assuming that only labor cost is reduced. Calculation of required labor to operate all modules, scaling down labor requirement to one module for subsequent calculations.

Parameters

Technical Operating Parameters and Specifications > Plant Modules > Valuefloat or int

Number of plant modules considered in this calculation, process_table() is used.

Non-Depreciable Capital Costs > Solar Collection Area (m2) > Valuefloat

Solar collection area for one plant module in m2, process_table() is used.

Fixed Operating Costs > area > Valuefloat

Solar collection area in m2 that can be covered by one staffer.

Fixed Operating Costs > shifts > Valuefloat or int

Number of 8-hour shifts (typically 3 for 24h operation).

Fixed Operating Costs > supervisor > Valuefloat or int

Number of shift supervisors.

Returns

Fixed Operating Costs > staff > Valuefloat

Number of 8-hour equivalent staff required for operating one plant module.

Methods:

required_staff(dcf)

Calculation of total required staff for all plant modules, then scaling down to staff requirements for one module.

required_staff(dcf)

Calculation of total required staff for all plant modules, then scaling down to staff requirements for one module.