A Study of Passive Solar Space Heating Techniques Applied To Family Housing Units within the Continental United States.

Abstract

Passive solar energy is presented as an alternative to conventional space heating for existing and future government family housing units. The extent of the current energy problem is presented together with the implications of the findings of the Workshop on Alternative Energy Strategies. These findings significantly influence the impending energy problems facing the Department of Defense. A technical analysis is made of five passive solar space-heating design alternatives in five climate zones within the continental United States to determine the potential savings in conventional heating fuel and dollars to the Department of Defense. In addition, major advantages and disadvantages of solar energy are presented. Recommendations for the utilization of passive solar energy in family housing units conclude the thesis. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA102714

Entities

People

  • William Frederic Carr Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cost Models
  • Department Of Defense
  • Energy
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Transfer
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Fuel Oils
  • Governments
  • Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transmission
  • Models
  • National Governments
  • Petroleum
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar Energy
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Housing Policy Studies in Military Families with Privatization and Telomerase Allowance Units, Multi-Family Housing, and Telomere Lengths.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space