- Author
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McCabe, M. E.
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Ducas, W.
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Orloski, M. J.
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Decorte, K. N.
- Title
- Passive/Hybrid Solar Components: An Approach to Standard Thermal Test Methods.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 81-2300
July 1981
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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performance tests; thermal efficiency; performance evaluation; standardization
- Identifiers
- passive solar heating systems; hybrid systems
- Abstract
- As part of a continuing program to develop standard test procedures to measure thermal performance of solar heating and cooling equipment, NBS has developed a plan and methodology that will be utilized for passive/hybrid solar components. A survey of passive solar products currently available or under development enabled the development of an interim classification system consisting of ten component classifications for purposes of thermal testing. A survey of currently available thermal test procedures was performed to assess the applicability of these test methods for passive/hybrid solar components. Existing test procedures that are useful for the Direct Gain Fenestration System classification are identified, and recommendations are made for evaluation of these laboratory-based procedures by comparison with field-based testing of components under controlled interior conditions. Recommendations are also made for the development of new test procedures for passive/hybrid components classifications for which existing test methods are not applicable. A proposed program to develop testing procedures for the Storage Wall Module classification is provided.