A SCHOOL BUILDING RECLAD WITH THERMOSYPHONING AIR PANELS

Authors
LO SNG DEAL CR NORTON B
Citation
Sng. Lo et al., A SCHOOL BUILDING RECLAD WITH THERMOSYPHONING AIR PANELS, Solar energy, 52(1), 1994, pp. 49-58
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Energy & Fuels
Journal title
Solar energy → ACNP
ISSN journal
0038092X
Volume
52
Issue
1
Year of publication
1994
Pages
49 - 58
Database
ISI
SICI code
0038-092X(1994)52:1<49:ASBRWT>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Thermosyphoning air panels (TAPs) were installed as part of the refurb ishment of a school building in south-east England. Design, constructi on, and operation are described. Their long-term thermal performance w as monitored extensively. Annual contributions to the heating load wer e 1970 kWh for the 23 m2 of south-facing TAPs, and 498 kWh for the 27. 3 m2 of east-facing TAPs during the 1989/90 heating season. The econom ic viability of the installation is discussed.