Fundamentals of solar energy conversion

Book · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6509752

Anderson, E E

This textbook strives to strengthen a student's knowledge of the basic sciences as well as to provide a practical background in solar energy conversion. Particular consideration is given to solar geometry, the availability of solar energy, solar concentrators, elements of fluid mechanics and heat transfer in solar systems, flat-plate collectors, and thermal storage of solar energy. The use of solar energy for specific types of loads is then discussed. The application of active solar systems to space and hot-water heating is considered, and a description is given of the empirical f-chart method for thermal-performance analysis. The economics of solar systems is examined along with the application of solar energy to cooling and dehumidification loads as well as the application of solar energy to industrial and other thermal loads. The concept of passive systems is explained, and the evaluation of thermal performance on the basis of the empirical load/collector ratio method is described. Appendixes are presented with such information as solar-position charts, tables of solar radiation and climatic data, and programs for hand-held calculators.

• OSTI ID: 6509752
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CONVERSION
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ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUIPMENT
FLUID MECHANICS
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HEAT TRANSFER
HEATING
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SOLAR EQUIPMENT
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