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