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Thermal-envelop stone house, solar. Final technical report [electronic resource].

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Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy, 1982.
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Pages: 12 : digital, PDF file
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United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Summary
The purpose of this project is to create a comfortable, low-cost heating system for a single-family house, without dependence on non-renewable energy sources. I have attempted to combine a simple solar air-heating collector with the thermal envelop concept (for thermal air circulation) and massive interior stone walls for heat storage. All building materials, with the exception of the solar glazing material and certain other solar components, are inexpensive and locally produced. Examples are: rough-cut hardwood lumber, sandstone (free for the gathering), galvanized roofing for absorberplate, concrete, concrete block, and cellulose insulation. The collector has operated with a relatively high degree of efficiency, though three 0.6 amp duct fans had to be installed in order to increase air circulation. The interior stonework has provided more than adequate heat storage, along with even heat radiation throughout cloudy periods. My main problem has been heat loss around the foundation.
Report Numbers
E 1.99:doe/r4/10314-t1
doe/r4/10314-t1
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Published through SciTech Connect.
05/19/1982.
"doe/r4/10314-t1"
"DE84000766"
Avery, S.C.
Avery (Samuel C.), Upton, KY (USA)
Funding Information
FG44-80R410314
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