Solar glazings: a product review
Journal Article
·
· Rodale's New Shelter; (United States)
OSTI ID:5661557
Glazings for solar applications are listed, described, and evaluated. Glasses as well as plastic materials are reviewed. Data presented include manufacturer (and trade name), description, weight (lbs/ft/sup 2/), cost, applications, appearance, installation notes, and miscellaneous information about service life, solar transmittance, impact resistance, etc. The following are listed: (1) glass, tempered-low iron; (2) glass, annealed; (3) acrylic, single and double wall; (4) polycarbonate; (5) cellulose acetate butyrate; (6) fiberglass-reinforced polyester; (7) fluorinated ethylene propylene; (8) polyvinyl fluoride; (9) laminated acrylic/polyester; (10) weatherable polyester; and (11) polyethylene. Visual comparisons (using photographs) are made between various glazing materials. Comparative evaluations of the various glazing materials are summarized in a table in which advantages and disadvantages of each type of glazing are given. A listing of manufacturers with addresses and telephone numbers is included. (MJJ)
- OSTI ID:
- 5661557
- Journal Information:
- Rodale's New Shelter; (United States), Journal Name: Rodale's New Shelter; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN RNSHD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
ATTACHED GREENHOUSES
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LIGHT TRANSMISSION
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OPTICAL PROPERTIES
PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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SOLAR EQUIPMENT
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USES