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Passive Solar Design Handbook.

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5748995
A basic introduction to solar energy is provided in this manual. The most common passive solar heating designs are described very briefly. The designs presented fall under three passive heating classifications: direct gain, indirect gain, and isolated gain. Design considerations for buildings are included along with considerations for: thermal storage walls, thermal storage roofs, attached sunspaces, and convective loops. A glossary of solar energy related terms is included. (BCS)
Research Organization:
USDOE Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, OR; Western Solar Utilization Network, Portland, OR (USA)
OSTI ID:
5748995
Report Number(s):
DOE/BP-2; ON: DE85014263
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English