Third Interim Technical Report on USAFA Solar Test House Design Parameters.

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Abstract:

This report describes the continuing performance of the first retrofit-constructed, solar-heated facility in the USAF, the Solar Test House at the USAF Academy. Continued efforts to improve the performance have been a further reduction of the storage tank volume and installation of make-up water system to work in conjunction with the bleedl air valves. The thermography studies started during the previous research period were completed and the techniques of using this advanced procedure for displaying flow patterns validated. The data analysis for the Solar Test House shows the improvement to the efficiency of the total systems ability to supply the thermal energy to the structure. Finally, the various parameters used to design the solar energy systems originally are analyzed and shown to be valid for this application. Author

Author(s):
Eden, Anthony ; Tinsley, John T.
Author Organization(s):
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TYNDALL AFB FL DETACHMENT 1 (ADTC)
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for May 77-Apr 78,
Supplementary Note:
Original contains color plates: All DDC reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0154

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CEEDO-TR-78-32
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SOLAR HEATING, *HEATING PLANTS, HEAT TRANSFER, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), EFFICIENCY, PROTOTYPES, HEAT EXCHANGERS, ENERGY STORAGE, HOUSING(DWELLINGS)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating
Keyword(s):
LPN CEEDO PO DTC 8 108
Report Date:
1978 Sep 01