Plant engineers solar energy handbook. Southern California region. [Prepared for Solar Workshop for the Plant Engineer, March, 1978, Los Angeles, California; contains glossary]

Technical Report · Thu Mar 30 04:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6814357· OSTI ID:6814357

Discussed in order after the introduction 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 Southern California region; and information access. Finally, solar design check lists for those engineers who wish to design their own systems. The program for the Solar Workshop for the Plant Engineer, March 30, 1978, Los Angeles, California is included. (MHR)

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6814357
• Report Number(s): LLL/M-087
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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APPLIANCES
BUILDING CODES
CALIFORNIA
COMPUTER CODES
DESIGN
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
GAS APPLIANCES
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HEATING SYSTEMS
LEGISLATION
MANUALS
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OPTIMIZATION
PERFORMANCE TESTING
REGULATIONS
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SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR HEATING
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SOLAR SPACE HEATING
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
SPACE HEATING
STANDARDS
TESTING
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