Development of retrofit energy conservation and solar heating systems, Phase I. Technical report

Technical Report · Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978

OSTI ID:6417884

Edgel, W R

The research and development effort began with a survey of a statistically representative sample of small (residential) and large (commercial, industrial or institutional) buildings to determine the type and frequency of use of various construction systems and HVAC systems in existing buildings in New Mexico. Retrofit solar heating systems which have already been implemented were also surveyed to provide a technological base for the design effort. Several of the most frequently occurring combinations of buildings and HVAC systems were selected; and the materials, components, and subsystems which could be utilized in retrofit energy conservation and solar heating applications were identified. One or more retrofit design approaches were selected and a design analysis for system effectiveness was developed for each type of building and approach selected. Concurrently with the above efforts, conception and adaptation of solar heating equipment and techniques for retrofit applications was begun. The next step was the design of passive and/or active solar heating systems (using as much as possible of existing materials and subsystems) for each building selected. When existing thermal envelope assessment and retrofit solar heating system design were complete, performance and cost comparisons with the unimproved buildings were made to determine cost effectiveness and energy savings.

• Research Organization: New Mexico Environmental Inst., Las Cruces (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6417884
• Report Number(s): NMEI-20
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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HEAT LOSSES
MATERIALS
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PERFORMANCE
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