Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1977
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Agricultural Engineering
Abstract
Many variations of solar concentrators, solar collectors, and solar thermal energy storage units are currently being investigated for use in agricultural space heating applications. However, limited data are available on the use of solar concentrators and thermal storage systems for specific agricultural applications in most climatic areas. Since useful alternate energy sources are of such great importance, research was conducted with the following objectives: 1. Evaluate the thermal efficiency and energy collecting capabilities of a solar energy-intensifier under actual climatic conditions. 2. Study the temperature and energy storage characteristics of a native stone thermal energy storage unit used with a solar energy-intensifier. 3. Evaluate the performance of a solar energy-intensifier-thermal energy storage system used for space heating during winter climatic conditions.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Solar heating
Solar energy
Heat storage devices
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
89
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Julson, James L., "Supplemental Space Heating using a Solar Energy-Intensifier-Thermal Energy Storage System" (1977). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5079.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/5079