The heating energy requirements for houses may be estimated by a simple calculation using the concept of seasonal solar utilization factors derived from hour-by-hour computer simulation of actual weather data for five Canadian locations. These utilization factors are presented for various levels of thermal storage as a function of the ratio of seasonal solar gain to seasonal building load. Curves are presented for conditions of constant room temperature and for temperature swings of 2.75°C and 5.5°C. Experimental data obtained from the Passive Solar Test Facility are shown to agree with calculations using the utilization factors.
Citation: ASHRAE Transactions, 1983, vol. 89, pt. 1A, Atlantic City, NJ
Product Details
- Published:
- 1983
- Number of Pages:
- 11
- File Size:
- 1 file , 730 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-AC-2736
