A solar heated asphalt storage tank. Technology sharing report (final)

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978

OSTI ID:5197842

The report discusses the design, layout, installation, and testing of a 10,000 gallon solar heated asphalt storage tank. Schematic diagrams, plans, piping, solar panels, controls, specifications, and one year's performance data for the system are also given. The concepts and data presented will be of an aid to others who plan to design their own system. Oklahoma Department of Transportation reports that the total ($4,829.00) cost of an insulated solar heated asphalt storage tank system is expected to be recovered in less than two years through reduced operating expenses. The cost advantages and uninterrupted heating capability are documented by a cost and operation analysis between the insulated solar tank and an adjacent uninsulated propane heated tank. The solar heating system is straight-forward, simple, inexpensive, and dependable. It can be used throughout the year in a wide geographical area and the use of solar power can reduce our nation's fossil energy consumption and highway maintenance costs.

• Research Organization: Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation, Oklahoma City (USA). Research and Development Div.
• OSTI ID: 5197842
• Report Number(s): PB-80-116890
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
142000* -- Solar Energy-- Heat Storage-- (1980-)
25 ENERGY STORAGE
250600 -- Energy Storage-- Thermal
ASPHALTS
BITUMENS
CONTAINERS
COST
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEATING
HEATING SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
TANKS
TAR
TESTING
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT
THERMAL INSULATION