Technology PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN For more information‚ contact: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC) 1-800-DOE-3732 www.eren.doe.gov Or visit the BTS Web site at www.eren.doe.gov/buildings Or visit the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council Web site at www.sbicouncil.org PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN TOOLS One of the best ways to design an energyefficient house featuring passive solar techniques is to use a computer simulation program. Energy-10 is a PC-based design
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proper insulation a lot of the valuable‚ expensive energy you use to heat your home will be lost through the loft. The recommended depth for mineral wool insulation is 270mm however there are other materials which require different depths. The better insulated your home‚ the less energy you need to keep it warm - the more money you’ll save in the long run. By saving energy‚ your household will produce less CO2. So‚ adding or topping up your loft insulation is a great way to do your bit - and reduce your
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Abstract In this report we will be discussing the Basic design‚ Material & Types of solar cooker‚ This report will explain the advantages‚ disadvantages of solar cooker & solar cooking and the challenges to change traditional cooking habits & what social & economic effect it has on society. In this report we are looking at the perspectives’ on how the solar cooker has helped us in fighting the ongoing deforestation & preserving the environment. It explains how the solar cooker helped
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| BE0898 Advanced Measurement and Technology – Coursework 1The Evolution of Building TechnologyByT021380 | Site A:Leeds College of Art (Formerly Joseph Kramer College)Blenheim WalkLeedsLS2 9AQ | Site B:Bournville College1 Longbridge LaneLongbridgeBirminghamB31 2AJ | WORD COUNT:6609 | Module Tutors:Jess Tindall & David Morton | Contents 1. Introduction 2 2. Site A: Leeds College of Art 3.1. Overview 3 3.2. Policies 4 3.3. Specification
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Figure 1 Passive solar heating system (North Carolina Solar Center‚ 1998) There are two kinds of solar heating systems: passive (Figure 1) and active (Figure 2). The passive system captures and stores heat from the direct sunlight within a well-insulated structure. Heat can be stored in the buildings thermal mass in walls‚ floors of concrete‚ adobe‚ brick‚ or stone and water tanks and then be released gradually during the day and night time. A direct gain system usually includes south facing super-window
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exhibits a high surface energy. 5. Solar protection: Electrochromatic glass with an ultra-thin Nano coating needs only to be switched once to change state‚ gradually changing to a darkened yet transparent state. At present the maximum dimension of glazing panels is limited. 6. Vacuum insulation panels 7. Thermal
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Door - 750x2100‚ 35mm thk. flush door‚ of make Kitply/Greenply or equivalent‚ with Merino Vertiline 21065 & 21069 laminates on both sides as per design‚ hard wood lipping 6 mm thick all around the edge of door to be finished and polished. Glazing P / F Front Glazing - 2700mm high Toughened Glass (Trutuf/ Gurind) 12 mm thk.‚ fixed with aluminium ’C’ channels from top & bottom‚ top member to be concealed in false ceiling & bottom member flush with finished floor level). The ends and joints must be p P
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August 23‚ 2013 Dear Brush‚ I am writing this report regarding your requested information about thermo-chromic material and how can be benefits to our company. Before I give description about above material I would like to thank you for giving me opportunity and give me enough time and source to search information about this new material. Thermochromism is the reversible change in the color of a compound when it is heated or cooled. Systematically investigated thermochromism was in 1971 at first
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I. INTRODUCTION Today‚ every country draws its energy needs from a variety of sources. We broadly classified this source as conventional and non conventional. 1.1] CONVENTIONAL SOURCES 1) Fossil fuels‚ 2) Hydroelectric power‚ 3) Nuclear fission‚ 1.2] NON-CONVENTIONAL SOURCES 1) Solar energy‚ 2) Wind energy‚ 3) Bio mass and bio gas‚ 4) Ocean thermal energy‚ 5) Tidal energy‚ 6) Geothermal energy. Energy is the prime mover of economic growth and is vital to the survival of a modern economy
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to keep us warm. The trapped air slows down the rate of heat loss from our bodies by conduction. Materials that trap air can be used in various ways to insulate buildings. . Examples are loft insulation‚ hot water tank‚ cavity insulation‚ double glazing etc. Why Insulate? Home insulation costs money‚ not just to buy the heaters‚ but also to pay for the fuel that has been used. The amount of fuel we use as a nation each year to keep warm is equivalent to 30 million tons of coal. Better insulation
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