The United States Air Force Academy Solar Energy Research

Abstract

This research continued to gather operational performance data and maintenance experience on a retrofit residential solar space heating system. Data analysis includes comparison to prior years' results. Separate chapters are devoted to analyzing the performance of evacuated tube collectors and the home's reaction to sole dependency on solar energy during a selected winter period. Considerable attention is given to actions that were taken to prepare the system for a return to normal occupancy (the home was vacant until October 1979). Information concerning the perceived need for development of an operations and maintenance manual and a 'homeowner's' manual is included. Complete copies of the developed manuals are appendices to this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA097212

Entities

People

  • Anthony Eden
  • Gregory E. Riggs
  • Joel D. Benson
  • Kenneth A. Cornelius

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Climate Change
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Energy Consumption
  • Engineers
  • Heat Transfer
  • Maintenance
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Measurement
  • Solar System

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space