solar insulation principles
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Solar Insulation Principles
By
Avinash Jayakumar
What is Insulation?
• in·su·la·tionPronunciation: "in(t)-s&-'lA-sh&nFunction: noun1 : the action of separating a conductor from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound; also : the state resulting from such action
Solar Heating - Passive
• Using existing conditions of the environment as efficiently as possible, to heat homes radiantly, while minimizing radiant energy loss
• Heating is done without the use of additional pumps, mechanisms, etc.
Objective of Solar Insulation
• To maximize the absorption the heat produced by the sun in winter to warm living areas
• To prevent heat loss back to the environment, thus increase efficiency of Solar heat
• To reflect heat during the summer and increase the efficiency of air conditioners
Methods Used
• Solar Control Film
• Insulation Film
Other Methods
• Berm Insulation
• Greenhouse curtains
Recap
• Radiant heat is preserved in winter
• Unwanted heat is reflected in summer
• Sources:
• http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/solar-gh.html#Insulation
•http://www.solaroofgarden.com
• http://www.appliedwindowfilms.co.uk/solar.htm#Solar%20Control%20Film
• http://www.dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=insulation
• http://www.science.duq.edu/esm/Course_Material/ESM551/Notes_Only/energy/GIFS/solar4.html
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