Design of Solar Heating and Cooling Systems.

Abstract

This report presents a method for making an energy and an economic cost/benefit analysis of solar energy systems. A graphical method is presented for evaluating the performance of solar domestic hot water systems, solar heating systems, and solar heating and cooling systems. Methods for selecting the optimum collector area based on benefit-to-cost ratio and for systemtically making detailed design calculations using the Building Loads Analysis and System Thermodynamics (BLAST) computer simulation program are also presented. Practical considerations for solar system designs are discussed. The methods presented provide the required accuracy for both initial evaluations and final design calculations. Examples are provided throughout the text to aid in using the methods described. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA062719

Entities

People

  • David M. Joncich
  • Donald James Leverenz
  • Douglas C. Hittle
  • George N. Walton

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Simulations
  • Cooling
  • Economic Analysis
  • Efficiency
  • Energy
  • Energy Systems
  • Engineering
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Hot Water
  • Radiation
  • Simulations
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Heating
  • Solar Radiation
  • Solar System
  • Storage Tanks

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.