Evaluation of the performance characteristics of a hybrid Trombe wall using steel rods and concrete

Technical Report · Sat Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5567592

Merewether, D E; Jablonski, J R

A principal drawback of passive solar systems is the large temperature swing observed over a twenty-four hours period. Several methods have been proposed and used to enhance the immediate transfer of high temperatures on the outer surface of Trombe walls to the interior living areas. These methods include convective circulatory systems and fan forced air circulation. The work reported here examines the addition of metal rods imbedded horizontally in the mortar of an unvented Trombe wall to offer a conducting path between the outer and inner surfaces. It was felt this technique would help decrease the periodic temperature swings as well as enhance the overall thermal performance of the Trombe wall.

• Research Organization: Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (USA). Solar Div.
• DOE Contract Number: FG46-79R610971
• OSTI ID: 5567592
• Report Number(s): DOE/R6/10971-T1; ON: DE84003451
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
TROMBE WALLS
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COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
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RODS
STEELS
TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION
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ALLOYS
BUILDING MATERIALS
DIMENSIONS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
HEATING SYSTEMS
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
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PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SIMULATION
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
WALLS
140901* - Solar Thermal Utilization- Space Heating & Cooling