Abstract
A daily-step computer simulation is used to determine the performance of solar heating systems as collector and storage size is varied. Simulations are performed for systems in four cities in the United States: Boston, Massachusetts; Medford, Oregon; Bismarck, North Dakota; and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The study assumes various building load types and includes both flat-plate and evacuated-tubecollectors at different tilt angles, and single-tank and two-tank systems. A unique feature of this study is the investigation of systems used to provide backup heat for passive solar and energy-conserving buildings and to meet standard building loads.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 123 |
| State | Published - 1981 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TR-721-907
Keywords
- annual storage energy systems
- heating systems
- solar
- solar collectors
- solar heating systems
- solar hot water