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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 2.75C and 5.5C. 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

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Published: 1983 Number of Pages: 11File Size: 1 file , 730 KB Product Code(s): D-AC-2736