Passive-retrofit handbook: solar applications for residences

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5352331

Rule of thumb procedures and building details are given that can be fashioned into passive solar components using readily available local materials and common hand tools. Information is given which will allow the home-owner to make educated decisions about the various factors involved in the retrofit process. The design, operating principles, and construction details are given for the direct gain system, Trombe wall, and sunspace. Common products that go into passive solar systems are described along with information on sizes, weights and other physical properties as well as comparative cost guides and lists of the manufacturers and other sources. (LEW)

• Research Organization: Thompson, Hancock, Witte and Associates, Inc., Atlanta, GA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-79CS30166
• OSTI ID: 5352331
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/30166-T19; ON: DE82009577
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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THERMAL INSULATION
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