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Author
National Bureau of Standards
Title
Performance Criteria for Solar Heating and Cooling Systems in Commercial Buildings. Final Report.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
Sponsor
Department of Energy, Washington, DC
Report
NBS TN 1187, April 1984,
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Contract
DE-AI01-76PRO6010
Keywords
solar heating; commercial building; design; development; technology; performance; criteria
Identifiers
solar water heating; solar space heating; solar air conditioning
Abstract
This document establishes baseline criteria for the design, development, technical evaluation and procurement of solar heating and cooling systems for commercial buildings. These performance criteria were developed in accordance with Public Law 93-409 the 'Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act of 1975.' The document is intended as a resource for use in establishing minimum acceptance levels of performance for solar heating and cooling systems. Criteria which deal with public health and safety are in compliance with general building codes and standards. The criteria on thermal and mechanical performance, durability/reliability and operation/servicing present performance requirements considered to be representative of acceptable levels for conventional space conditioning equipment. By the use of performance language in the document, it is believed that sufficient latitude has been provided to allow innovation and flexibility that is essential for the stimulation of a viable solar industry.