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✖Tilt Angle is the angle between the inclined slope and the horizontal plane .ⓘ Tilt Angle [β]

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✖Tilt factor for diffused radiation is the ratio of the diffuse radiation flux falling on the tilted surface to that falling on a horizontal surface.ⓘ Tilt factor for diffused radiation [r_d]

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Tilt factor for diffused radiation

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`"r"_{"d"} = (1+cos("β"))/2`

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`"0.997698"=(1+cos("5.5°"))/2`

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Tilt factor for diffused radiation Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Tilt factor for diffused radiation = (1+cos(Tilt Angle))/2
r_d = (1+cos(β))/2
This formula uses 1 Functions, 2 Variables

Functions Used

cos - Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle., cos(Angle)

Variables Used

Tilt factor for diffused radiation - Tilt factor for diffused radiation is the ratio of the diffuse radiation flux falling on the tilted surface to that falling on a horizontal surface.
Tilt Angle - (Measured in Radian) - Tilt Angle is the angle between the inclined slope and the horizontal plane .

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Tilt Angle: 5.5 Degree --> 0.0959931088596701 Radian (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

r_d = (1+cos(β))/2 --> (1+cos(0.0959931088596701))/2

Evaluating ... ...

r_d = 0.99769809918359

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.99769809918359 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.99769809918359 ≈ 0.997698 <-- Tilt factor for diffused radiation

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Tilt factor for diffused radiation Formula

Tilt factor for diffused radiation = (1+cos(Tilt Angle))/2
r_d = (1+cos(β))/2

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How to Calculate Tilt factor for diffused radiation?

Tilt factor for diffused radiation calculator uses Tilt factor for diffused radiation = (1+cos(Tilt Angle))/2 to calculate the Tilt factor for diffused radiation, The Tilt factor for diffused radiation formula is defined as the ratio of the diffuse radiation flux falling on the tilted surface to that falling on a horizontal surface. Tilt factor for diffused radiation is denoted by r_d symbol.

How to calculate Tilt factor for diffused radiation using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Tilt factor for diffused radiation, enter Tilt Angle (β) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Tilt factor for diffused radiation calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.997698 = (1+cos(0.0959931088596701))/2.

FAQ

What is Tilt factor for diffused radiation?

The Tilt factor for diffused radiation formula is defined as the ratio of the diffuse radiation flux falling on the tilted surface to that falling on a horizontal surface and is represented as r_d = (1+cos(β))/2 or Tilt factor for diffused radiation = (1+cos(Tilt Angle))/2. Tilt Angle is the angle between the inclined slope and the horizontal plane .

How to calculate Tilt factor for diffused radiation?

The Tilt factor for diffused radiation formula is defined as the ratio of the diffuse radiation flux falling on the tilted surface to that falling on a horizontal surface is calculated using Tilt factor for diffused radiation = (1+cos(Tilt Angle))/2. To calculate Tilt factor for diffused radiation, you need Tilt Angle (β). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Tilt Angle and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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