Analysis of the Technical and Cost Feasibility of Solar and/or Wind Energy Systems for Coast Guard Public Quarters,
Abstract
Energy requirements of existing Coast Guard-owned public quarters were assessed based on a survey of energy usage for FY 1975. A computerized solar collector heat gain model was developed to identify regions in which solar heating might be cost beneficial under a conservative scenario and using generalized data. A region containing 45 structures (with 74 public quarters) at 10 sites was identified. Energy requirements and regional insolation and weather data for each specific site were then used in the model to determine solar collector requirements and cost break-even periods. Based on these results, a solar heating applications research project was outlined to capitalize on solar energy. ((Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 11, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA028332
Entities
People
- A. F. Garcia
- C. W. Hemphill
- J. J. Reed
- P. E. Arbo