Active charge/passive discharge solar heating systems : thermal analysis and performance comparisons / Joel Swisher ; Solar Energy Research Institute ; prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy.

Author/creator Swisher, Joel N.
Other author Solar Energy Research Institute.
Other author United States. Department of Energy.
Format Book
Publication InfoGolden, Colo. : Solar Energy Research Institute ; Springfield, VA : Available from the National Technical Information Service, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, 1981.
Descriptionxii, 35 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Summary This study analyzes the performance of active charge/passive discharge solar space heating systems. This type of system combines liquid-cooled solar collector panels with a massive integral storage component that passively heats the building interior by radiation and free convection. The TRNSYS simulation program is used to evaluate system performance and to provide input for the development of a simplified analysis method. Performance simulation results are used for comparisons with active and passive solar designs. Economic comparisons are based on these data and additional system features, such as cooling augmentation and integration of heating components with structural members.
General note"SERI/TR-721-1104."
General note"June 1981."
General note"TR-1104."--P. iii.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 21-22).
Funding informationPrepared under task no. 5636.30.
Funding informationContract no. EG-77-C-01-4042.
Technical rpt numberSERI/TR-721-1104
GPO item number429-T-4
Govt. docs number E 1.28:SERI/TR-721-1104

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