Foundation-based solar heating system
Patent
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OSTI ID:6007372
The foundation-based solar heating system includes a plurality of preformed beams that define a perimeter, the beams being elevated above the earth and receiving a building thereon. The building floor, the beams, and the earth enclosed by the beams define a plenum chamber, and the beams have internal air flow channels therein. One of the beams is south-facing, and carries solar collector means thereon that is connected with the flow channels. Return ducts connect the flow channels on the opposite side of the foundation perimeter to the south-facing beam, and to the solar collector means. The beams are externally insulated, and air flowing through the system heats the plenum chamber and provides a heat source for the building. An air circulating unit assures a flow of circulating air from the plenum chamber through the building, and includes an auxiliary heating element means.
- Assignee:
- EDB-83-139344
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4383521
- OSTI ID:
- 6007372
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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