Solar-Energy-System Performance Evaluation: Colorado Sunworks Single-Family Residence, Longmont, Colorado, November 1978-May 1979

摘要

The Colorado Sunworks solar energy system is a passive solar energy system used for both space heating and domestic hot water preheating at a single family dwelling in Longmont, Colorado. The passive space heating system is a combination drum wall and direct gain system. Heat loss through the glazing is reduced by a beadwall. The passive solar water heater system consists of two 30-gallon tanks which have been stripped of their insulation, painted black, and positioned next to the south wall. The system is described, and its performance is analyzed using a system energy balance technique. (ERA citation 08:023337)