Solar energy for hospital tower. [Danbury, Conn. ; 19,000 ft/sup 2/ of flat-plate collectors]

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Heat., Piping Air Cond.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6468671

Kuszpa, Jr, F J

Expansion in the Danbury, Conn. hospital complex has emphasized energy conservation measures, and particularly, solar space heating and water heating. Among the techniques described are an electric centrifugal chiller that runs in a reverse cycle during the winter to preheat incoming air and flat-plate collectors under construction on a new tower to preheat water for laundry and medical needs. The hospital's location on top of a south-facing hill made solar energy a logical choice. The author describes equipment specifications and operation of these two systems. Capital costs, while a major problem, were handled through an efficient team approach to design and engineering. The cost-effectiveness will be fully analyzed after construction is completed.

• Research Organization: Danbury Hospital, CT
• OSTI ID: 6468671
• Journal Information: Heat., Piping Air Cond.; (United States), Journal Name: Heat., Piping Air Cond.; (United States) Vol. 51:1; ISSN HPAOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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