Design and construction of large-area heat-flow sensors for measuring building heat flows

Conference · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6352321

Klems, J H

The problem of measuring area-averaged heat flows in room-sized spaces in the presence of solar radiation is discussed in the context of a room-sized calorimeter facility (MoWiTT). Development of a new type of heat-flow sensor suitable for making such measurements is described, and test results for moderate-sized prototypes 1 ft (0.3 m) square are reviewed. Construction of full-sized units - up to 2 ft x 4 ft (1.2 m x 0.6 m) - is described, and problems encountered during development are discussed. It is concluded that this approach represents a viable method for determining net energy balances in rooms.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 6352321
• Report Number(s): LBL-14509; CONF-821217-4; ON: DE83009984
• Resource Relation: Conference: ASHRAE/DOE conference on thermal performance of building envelopes, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 5 Dec 1982; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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SOLAR RADIATION
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