Assessment of a Single-Family Residence Solar Heating System in a Suburban Development Setting. Project Phoenix.

摘要

The Phoenix Project solar heated home is a demonstration project designed to provide an alternative to conventional heating systems for residential application. The project is an in-depth investigation into a fluid-to-air solar optimized heat pump. The approach used was to construct a house heated by a solar optimized heat pump. The house and heating system were tested under actual operating conditions for a period of two years. The major conclusion is that a solar optimized heat pump system for residential application is now a viable alternative to conventional fuel sources.