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Non-Conventional Heating Systems
Non-Conventional Heating Systems
Assignment no. 1
Non-conventional heating systems
Solar heating systems
The main components of a solar heating system are the solar collector, the hot
water distribution system, a hot water storage tank, a circulating pump, flow controls
and a water-to-air heat exchanger mounted in the return air duct of the existing warm
air furnace.
3. Advantages
Solar Energy is most importantly renewable, environmentally friendly and not
even in the phase of production it does not cause harmful pollutants or emissions. Its
economy comes from the fact that after the initial investment, the energy provided
is free of charge and it gives homeowners a certain independency. The durability of
the solar energy systems is impressive, the maintenance required being almost
insignificant.
4. Disadvantages
The entire system and its installation is quite costly. The geographic position
is a very important factor, the same system not being as effective in places with
different solar gains. A battery backup system is required since during night it cannot
produce any energy.
5. Conclusions
In conclusion, solar energy systems are in accordance with the sustainable
current that is taking over the civil engineering field at last. It has as any other type
of heating system advantages and disadvantages but the last one pale in front of the
fact that solar energy is renewable and should be exploited to its full potential in the
countries where it is possible.
References:
“An inexpensive economical solar heating system for homes” – Johnny W. Allred, Joseph
M. Shinn, Jr., Cecil E. Kirby, and Sheridan R. Barringer
http://www.solarpowerfacts.biz/