Optimal insulation of pipes and tanks for solar heating systems. Topical report

Technical Report · Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6305876· OSTI ID:6305876

Jones, G F; Lior, N

A compact and time effective insulation design procedure for solar heating system piping and water-filled thermal storage tanks was developed. Recognizing the particular sensitivity of solar systems to cost, the economic aspect of the problem is treated by a comprehensive present-value life-cycle cost analysis. In the development of the method, a numerical sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the relative effects of all relevant independent variables (within their pertinent ranges) on piping and tank heat transfer coefficient values.

• Research Organization: Pennsylvania Univ., Philadelphia (USA). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: EM-78-C-04-5319
• OSTI ID: 6305876
• Report Number(s): ALO-5319-2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
THERMAL INSULATION
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT
OPTIMIZATION
HEAT TRANSFER
LIFE-CYCLE COST
NUMERICAL SOLUTION
PIPES
TANKS
CONTAINERS
COST
ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUIPMENT
HEATING SYSTEMS
142000* - Solar Energy- Heat Storage- (1980-)