Plumbing engineers solar energy handbook, Southern California region

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6722592

This handbook was prepared by the Technology Applications Group, LLL, for the ''Solar Workshop for the Plumbing and HVAC Engineer,'' held at the Marina City Club, Marina del Rey, California on March 10 and 11, 1978. Discussed in order are solar components and systems (collectors, storage, service hot water systems, space heating with liquid and air systems, space cooling, heat pumps and controls); computer programs for system optimization; local solar and weather data; a description of buildings and plants in Southern California applying solar technology; current Federal and California solar legislation;standards, codes and performance testing information; a listing of manufacturers, distributors, and professional services available in the Southern California region; and information access. Finally, the last section provides solar design check lists for those engineers who wish to design their own systems. (WHK)

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6722592
• Report Number(s): LLL/M-083(Rev.1)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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