Glazings 101

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Sunpaper; (United States)

OSTI ID:5554576

Kensil, D

A brief introduction to the solar industry is given with an analogy to the auto industry. Desired characteristics of glazing are listed and comparisons are made between glass and plastic glazing. The characteristics of each type of plastic used in glazing are discussed in the light of application for solar direct gain. Comparisons of glazing material are presented in a chart which includes: (1) glass; (2) acrylic; (3) polycarbonate; (4) fiber reinforced polyester; (5) laminate (acrylic polyester); (6) polyethylene; (7) polyester; (8) fluorocarbons; and (9) silicone treated cloth. For each general type of glazing, the trade names, comments, thickness, solar transmittance, infrared transmittance, maximum operating temperature, estimated lifetime, cost/ft/sup 2/, transparent or translucent, and lbs/ft/sup 2/ are given. Advantages and disadvantages are given for each product. 4 references. (MJJ)

• Research Organization: Brother Sun, Inc., Santa Fe, NM
• OSTI ID: 5554576
• Journal Information: Sunpaper; (United States), Journal Name: Sunpaper; (United States) Vol. 5:9; ISSN SUNPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBONATES
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COST
DIRECT GAIN SYSTEMS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
ESTERS
FLEXURAL STRENGTH
GLASS
GLAZING MATERIALS
HEATING SYSTEMS
LIGHT TRANSMISSION
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PLASTICS
POLYACRYLATES
POLYCARBONATES
POLYESTERS
POLYETHYLENES
POLYMERS
POLYOLEFINS
POLYVINYLS
SERVICE LIFE
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS