Use of active solar heating and domestic hot water (DHW) systems in single family homes: technical findings and lessons learned from the HUD solar demonstration program
This report describes the technical experiences with active solar space and domestic water heating systems installed in single family homes. It is intended to assist members of the home building and solar industries to provide their customers with satisfactory products and installations and to avoid some of the problems caused by improper equipment, system design, and installation. Two chapters focus on liquid and air systems. Problems are discussed by subsystem: collectors, transport, storage, distribution, and control. Industry responsibility, including cooperation during the construction phase and responsiveness during the occupancy phase, are considered. The conclusion notes that system efficiency, which now runs in the 10 to 30 - percent range, can be greatly improved if the solar and home building industries make greater efforts to properly insulate pipes, ducts, and storage; assure system operation at the proper time; and minimize leaks through valves or dampers. Additional suggestions are given. Graphs, photographs, footnotes, a glossary, and selected bibliographies are provided.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC (USA). Building Technology Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 6652600
- Report Number(s):
- PB-84-208289
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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