Living in the sun

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5439242

Munson, G

After some basic principles of passive solar heating, four types of passive solar systems are described: direct gain, thermal storage (Trombe) wall, thermosyphoning air panels, and solar greenhouse. Emphasis is on houses, although some non-residential buildings are included. Some materials used in solar installations are briefly discussed, including glazing, thermal storage materials, glazing insulation, and greenhouse wood preservatives. Resources are listed that contain information for a solar do-it-yourselfer. (LEW)

• Research Organization: Vermont State Energy Office, Montpelier (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5439242
• Report Number(s): NP-2905286; ON: DE82905286
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
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ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL REGION I
GLAZING MATERIALS
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THERMAL INSULATION
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VERMONT
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