Glazings

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Southwest Bull., N.M. Sol. Energy Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5653938

The advantages and disadvantages of various glazing materials for solar collection systems are compared. Glazing materials should have maximum transmission of shortwave radiation, minimum long-wave transmission and heat loss, resistance to ultraviolet deterioration, high thermal stability, resistance to abrasion and weather, low maintenance and purchase costs, high fracture and impact resistance, and ease of handling. The advantages and disadvantages, physical, optical and thermal properties, life expectancies, and costs are compared for glass, acrylics, polycarbonates, fiber reinforced polyesters, polyethylenes, polyesters, polyvinyl fluorides, fluorocarbons, vinyls, cellulosics, and other glazing materials.

• OSTI ID: 5653938
• Journal Information: Southwest Bull., N.M. Sol. Energy Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: Southwest Bull., N.M. Sol. Energy Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 4:8; ISSN SNMAD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
EMISSIVITY
EQUIPMENT
ESTERS
GLASS
GLAZING MATERIALS
MATERIALS
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PLASTICS
POLYESTERS
POLYETHYLENES
POLYMERS
POLYOLEFINS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SURFACE PROPERTIES