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Simulation and design of passive processes. Progress report, February-August 1983

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5448869
In general terms, progress has been good during this reporting period. The study of meteorological statistics is nearing completion. We have working TRNSYS models of thermosyphon water heaters of two basic types, those with separate collector and storage tank, and the breadbox type with combined collector-storage. Several design methods have been explored for these systems, with none yet producing fully satisfactory results. Excellent progress has been made in understanding the relationships between active and passive heating systems and a very satisfactory method has been developed for modifying the f-chart design method for active heating systems in buildings which have a significant part of their heating loads supplied by passive methods. A new study of energy flows in buildings is now under way; it is too early for definitive results to be forthcoming. The study of meteorological statistics is producing useful results.
Research Organization:
Wisconsin Univ., Madison (USA). Solar Energy Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-81CS30634
OSTI ID:
5448869
Report Number(s):
DOE/CS/30634-3; ON: DE84004056
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
140907 -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Water Heating
APPLIANCES
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
DESIGN
ENERGY ANALYSIS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
F-CHART
HEATERS
HEATING SYSTEMS
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SOLAR WATER HEATERS
THERMOSYPHONS
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