New wrinkles in window insulation

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Sol. Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:5692366

Langdon, W

The thermal efficiency of glazing used in combination with thermal shutters is evaluated. While triple glazing can reduce heat losses by 30% over double glazed windows, transmission of useful solar energy is reduced. An R-5 insulated shutter on single glazing provides the same heat loss protection as bare double glazing while an R-3 thermal shutter on double glazing performs better than triple glazing. Skylights with insulated shutters are another means of solar gain and a shuttering system is diagrammed. The characteristics of insulated shutters, shades, and curtains and suppliers of these are listed. An experimental insulating panel was developed and operates as insulation, a solar collector, or as insolation protection and ventilation aid.

• OSTI ID: 5692366
• Journal Information: Sol. Age; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Age; (United States) Vol. 4:8; ISSN SOAGD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901 -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
CURTAINS
DESIGN
ENERGY LOSSES
GLAZING MATERIALS
HEAT GAIN
HEAT LOSSES
LOSSES
MATERIALS
OPENINGS
SHUTTERS
THERMAL INSULATION
WINDOWS