Design of a solar heating and cooling system for CSU Solar House II

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Sol. Energy; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-092X(77)90091-3· OSTI ID:7223554

Ward, D S ^[1]; Loef, G O.G.; Smith, C C; Shaw, L L

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1. Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins

This paper describes the design of a solar air heating and night/day exchange cooling system with emphasis on the operational modes. In this type of system the collector absorbs solar energy and converts it to heat for space heating and domestic water heating. Cooling is accomplished by using the cool night air available in dry climates to cool a pebble-bed storage unit and subsequently using the cool pebbles to lower the air temperature in the building during the day. Circulation is from the solar system to the building in the same manner as most modern heating and air conditioning units but uses air as the medium for heat transfer. The air system is particularly suited for climatic regions where heating loads are high and cooling requirements are moderate. The system utilized in Solar House II operates in either the heating or cooling mode as selected through a seasonable change-over switch. Solar preheated hot water is furnished for domestic use in either mode.

• OSTI ID: 7223554
• Journal Information: Sol. Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Energy; (United States) Vol. 19:1; ISSN SRENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
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GAS APPLIANCES
HEATERS
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HEATING SYSTEMS
HOUSES
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SOLAR SPACE HEATING
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
SPACE HEATING
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