New wrinkles in window insulation
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), Vol. 4:8
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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