Passive/Hybrid Solar Components: An Approach to Standard Thermal Test Methods

摘要

As part of a continuing program to develop standard test procedures to measure thermal performance of solar heating and cooling equipment, NBS has developed a plan and methodology that will be utilized for passive/hybrid solar components. A survey of passive solar products currently available or under development enabled the development of an interim classification system consisting of ten component classifications for purposes of thermal testing. A survey of currently available thermal test procedures was performed to assess the applicability of these test methods for passive/hybrid solar components. Existing test procedures that are useful for the Direct Gain Fenestration System classification are identified, and recommendations are made for evaluation of these laboratory-based procedures by comparison with field-based testing of components under controlled interior conditions. Recommendations are also made for the development of new test procedures for passive/hybrid components classifications for which existing test methods are not applicable. A proposed program to develop testing procedures for the Storage Wall Module classification is provided.