Fundamentals of solar heating

Book · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5900448

Schubert, R C; Ryan, L D

Economic aspects of solar heating are covered, including simple payback methods and life-cycle costing. Basic thermodynamic principles are reviewed. Insolation is introduced. Kinds of heat losses and methods of calculating heating loads are discussed. Flat-plate collector design is covered, including thermal analysis, performance, and sizing. Heat storage is briefly discussed. The basic theory and design of heat distribution systems are described. Integration of the collector and storage into an active solar system is discussed, and some applications are presented. Solar swimming pool heating is covered. The SOLRAD program that is used in the study of collector orientation is listed. (LEW)

• OSTI ID: 5900448
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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