DOE solar-assisted heat-pump program: Its evolution and its potential
Abstract
Progress in the solar assisted heat pump program is described in terms of the progressive modification of original assumptions on the basis of accumulating experience. The ways in which these modifications led to enhanced system potential are explained. A major impetus for progress is the assimilation and reconciliation of divergent systems analysis results. Technical accomplishments in the program are described, and needed future activities are listed.
- Publication:
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Presented at the Active Solar Contractors' Rev. Meeting
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981ascr.meet.....A
- Keywords:
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- Heat Pumps;
- Product Development;
- Project Planning;
- Solar Energy Conversion;
- Systems Engineering;
- Computer Programs;
- Solar Collectors;
- Systems Analysis;
- Systems Simulation;
- Thin Films;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer