Second Interim Technical Report on USAFA Solar Test House.

Abstract

This report describes the continuing performance of the first retrofit-constructed, solar-heated facility in the USAF, the Solar Test House at the USAFA. The attempts at improving the performance of the system have centered on the following: additional heat exchangers; bleed air line and valves; ground array angel changes; reduced volume of storage tank; control temperature reductions; flow rate reductions and new data gathering system. The Solar Test House was modified to conserve thermal energy by using urea foam insulation in the ceilings, vestibules on the doors, and linear diffusers for the duct outlets. Thermography studies have been started to explore the flow patterns through the solar arrays and correlate pictures with multiplexed sensor readings. Daily, monthyl, and yearly data analysis is reported to show the effects of the various system and operational changes and the improved performance. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA045042

Entities

People

  • Anthony Eden
  • John T. Tinsley

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Systems
  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Recording Systems
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Panels
  • United States

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  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems