Solar heating of buildings and domestic hot water
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance in the design and cost analysis of solar heating systems for buildings and domestic hot water (DHW). The nature of solar radiation, several types of solar systems, storage devices, and architectural considerations are among topics included. Calculation methods are included for determining collector size, storage size, simplified building and DHW loads, value of fuel saved, and saving-investment ratios. The calculation procedure is based on parametric curves for ''fraction of heating load supplied by solar energy'' and several ''rules of thumb'' for design. A series of 11 worksheets is used to enable the engineer with no prior experience with solar systems to accomplish a complete design and cost analysis. With this information he can prepare bidding and specification documents for the job. Tables of solar insolation at various Navy stations, typical building heat loads, collector prices by type, and storage tank prices are included. Two example problems are worked for tube-in-sheet collectors: one for space and DHW heating for a single dwelling, and the other for DHW supply for a dispensary. Neither was found to be cost effective when competing against present day prices for natural gas. A directory of manufacturers and bibliography is also included. (53 references) (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Naval Civil Engineering Lab., Port Hueneme, Calif. (USA); U.S. Dept. of Defense, Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, CA 93043
- OSTI ID:
- 7269585
- Report Number(s):
- R-835
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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APPLIANCES
ARCHITECTURE
BUILDINGS
CHARGES
COST
DESIGN
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ENERGY STORAGE
EQUIPMENT
GAS APPLIANCES
HEAT STORAGE
HEATERS
HEATING
HEATING LOAD
HEATING SYSTEMS
INDUSTRY
INSOLATION
PRODUCTION
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR HEATING
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SOLAR SPACE HEATING
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
SPACE HEATING
STORAGE
WATER HEATERS