- Author
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Stiehler, R. D.
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Michalak, J. L.
- Title
- Solar Energy Systems: Standards for Rubber Hose.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 79-1917
November 1979
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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hoses; solar heating; standards
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solar collectors
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solar energy
- Identifiers
- solar collectors; solar heating systems
- Abstract
- A study of commercial rubber hose was made to develop standards for hose used in solar energy systems. Twelve hoses were evaluated by cycling between temperatures of about 100C and temperatures as low as -40C during a period of about seven months. Laboratory tests for bursting strength, compatibility with metals, compression set, ozone resistance, and water vapor transmission were also made. The results of this study and tests are presented. Based on these findings, a standard for rubber hose used in solar energy systems is proposed.