Passive solar hot water heater. Final report
This study involves the design and testing of a passive solar hot water heater. The primary goals are to achieve freeze protection without having to resort to antifreeze, manually operated shutters, or the use of mechanical aids. The objective was to test the heater under severe winter climate conditions. Data is presented to demonstrate that such a hot water heater can operate effectively in freezing climates. The hot water heater developed and tested in this study utilized Teflon as a multiple glazing in a unique upside down collection system. Heat loss is minimized in such a design, and manual operation is avoided. Performance results indicate that such a system also obviates the need for freeze protection.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Energy Associates Ltd., Omaha, NE (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG47-81R701230
- OSTI ID:
- 6709943
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/R7/01230-T1; ON: DE84015239
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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TEFLON
APPLIANCES
EQUIPMENT
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HALOGENATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
HEATERS
MATERIALS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
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POLYETHYLENES
POLYMERS
POLYOLEFINS
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SOLAR WATER HEATERS
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
TESTING
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