Solar domestic water heating : the Earthscan expert handbook for planning, design, and installation / Chris Laughton.

By:

Laughton, Chris

Contributor(s):

Earthscan

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Earthscan expert seriesPublication details: London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, 2010.Description: v, 245 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cmISBN:

9781844077366 (hardback)
1844077365 (hardback)

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

TH6561.7 .L38 2010

Contents:

What is solar heating? -- Solar radiation and resources -- How solar DHW works -- Solar collectors -- Solar heating systems -- Additional components -- System layouts -- Designing a system -- Sizing system components -- Installation -- The economics of solar water heating -- Other types of solar heating -- Case studies.

Summary: "Solar Domestic Water Heating is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of solar domestic water heating systems. As fossil fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows, interest in domestic solar water heating is expanding. Solar water heating technology is the most environmentally-friendly way to heat water. This fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows how domestic solar water heating systems work, the different types of systems, types of collectors, both flat plate and evacuated tube, types of storage tanks and other accessories. It also shows how systems are installed and explains how solar water heating can be integrated into existing water heating systems. Numerous examples from around the world have been included. The ideal guide for plumbers, heating engineers, builders and architects, housing and property developers, home owners and DIY enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a clear introduction to solar water heating technology."--Publisher's description.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Solar Domestic Water Heating is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of solar domestic water heating systems. As fossil fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows, interest in domestic solar water heating is expanding.Solar water heating technology is the most environmentally-friendly way to heat water. This fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows how domestic solar water heating systems work, the different types of systems, types of collectors, both flat plate and evacuated tube, types of storage tanks and other accessories. It also shows how systems are installed and explains how solar water heating can be integrated into existing water heating systems. Numerous examples from around the world have been included. The ideal guide for plumbers, heating engineers, builders and architects, housing and property developers, home owners and DIY enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a clear introduction to solar water heating technology.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Solar Domestic Water Heating is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of solar domestic water heating systems. As fossil fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows, interest in domestic solar water heating is expanding. Solar water heating technology is the most environmentally-friendly way to heat water. This fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows how domestic solar water heating systems work, the different types of systems, types of collectors, both flat plate and evacuated tube, types of storage tanks and other accessories. It also shows how systems are installed and explains how solar water heating can be integrated into existing water heating systems. Numerous examples from around the world have been included. The ideal guide for plumbers, heating engineers, builders and architects, housing and property developers, home owners and DIY enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a clear introduction to solar water heating technology."--Publisher's description.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Acknowledgements (p. vii)
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations (p. ix)
1 What is Solar Heating? (p. 1)
1.1 What solar water heating is about (p. 1)
1.2 A short history of solar water heating (p. 1)
1.3 What do solar water heating systems look like? (p. 2)
1.4 What the technology can achieve (p. 3)
1.5 Other solar technologies (p. 7)
1.6 Energy supply issues, peak oil, resources depletion (p. 9)
1.7 Climate change and CO 2 emissions (p. 10)
1.8 Purchasing a solar heating system (p. 11)
2 Solar Radiation and Resources (p. 13)
2.1 Solar radiation and the solar resource (p. 13)
2.2 Quantifying solar energy (p. 15)
2.3 Solar geometry, angles and orientation (p. 19)
3 How Solar DHW Works (p. 23)
3.1 How solar domestic hot water systems work (p. 23)
3.2 Main system components and their functions (p. 28)
3.3 Energy and mass flows (p. 29)
4 Solar Collectors (p. 31)
4.1 Solar collector absorbers (p. 31)
4.2 Flat plate collectors (p. 37)
4.3 Evacuated tube collectors (p. 40)
4.4 Collector components (p. 48)
4.5 Self-build collectors (p. 51)
4.6 Unglazed collectors (p. 52)
4.7 Collector performance (p. 52)
4.8 Using collector performance test reports (p. 60)
4.9 Typical collector performances values (p. 63)
5 Solar Heating Systems (p. 65)
5.1 System performance (p. 65)
5.2 Typical system performance values (p. 67)
5.3 Reduction of fuel bills and pollution (p. 68)
5.4 Measuring solar contribution (p. 71)
5.5 Required DHW temperature (p. 73)
5.6 Using system performance test reports (p. 76)
5.7 Collector and system selection (p. 78)
6 Additional Components (p. 83)
6.1 Main system components (p. 83)
6.2 Heat transfer fluids (HTFs) (p. 83)
6.3 Pipes and pipe fittings (p. 86)
6.4 Solar storage tank (p. 89)
6.5 Heat circulation and pumps (p. 96)
6.6 Controls for safety, performance and information (p. 100)
6.7 Heat exchangers (p. 103)
6.8 Back-up sources of heat (p. 112)
6.9 The water supply (p. 116)
7 System Layouts (p. 117)
7.1 System layouts (p. 117)
7.2 Integral collector storage (ICS) (p. 118)
7.3 Passive (thermosyphon) systems (p. 119)
7.3 Active direct fully filled systems (p. 122)
7.4 Active drainback indirect systems (p. 123)
7.5 Active fully filled indirect systems (p. 124)
7.6 Choosing the most suitable layout (p. 126)
8 Designing a System (p. 129)
8.1 Overview of design principles (p. 129)
8.2 Technical survey (p. 129)
8.3 Site visit (p. 130)
8.4 Cold and DHW water pressure (p. 131)
8.5 Occupant's DHW use routine (p. 131)
8.6 Collector location (p. 133)
8.7 Solar storage tank and other equipment (p. 134)
8.8 Roof coverings (p. 134)
8.9 Collector orientation, angles and shading (p. 137)
8.10 Distances between components (p. 139)
8.11 Retention of the building's insulated structure (p. 140)
8.12 Circulation pumps and circulation rates (p. 140)
8.13 Expansion or explosion of components (p. 140)
8.14 Steam or scalding water (p. 144)
8.15 Bacteria (p. 145)
8.16 Freeze damage (p. 146)
8.17 Mineral deposits, silt and other debris from water supplies (p. 147)
8.18 Loss of cold drinking water quality (p. 148)
8.19 Loss of hot water quality (p. 149)
8.20 Future plumbing and electrical system maintenance issues (p. 149)
8.21 Indication of correct operation (p. 150)
8.22 Animal and insects (p. 151)
8.23 Ultraviolet, heat and vibration degradation (p. 151)
8.24 Other issues (p. 152)
9 Sizing System Components (p. 153)
9.1 System sizing (p. 153)
9.2 Manual sizing method for collectorand storage tank using data table (p. 153)
9.3 Estimating collector area based on DHW use and annual irradiation (p. 157)
9.4 Example calculation (p. 158)
9.5 Shading (p. 160)
9.6 Sizing other system components (p. 160)
9.7 Software calculation methods (p. 163)
10 Installation (p. 165)
10.1 Health and safety (p. 165)
10.2 Overview (p. 166)
10.3 Solar storage tank (p. 169)
10.4 Collectors (p. 170)
10.5 Pipes, joints and insulation (p. 173)
10.6 Pumps, valves and vessels (p. 174)
10.7 Electrical work and controls (p. 179)
10.8 Final filling, commissioningand handover (p. 179)
10.9 Sample commissioning sheet (p. 184)
10.10 User information: How best to use system (p. 187)
10.11 Building codes and planning permits (p. 187)
11 The Economics of Solar Water Heating (p. 189)
11.1 How long does it take to install a system? (p. 192)
11.2 The market and marketing (p. 192)
12 Other Types of Solar Heating (p. 197)
12.1 Larger systems (p. 197)
12.2 Solar air collectors assisting space heating (p. 197)
12.3 Swimming pools (p. 199)
12.4 Solar cooling (p. 201)
13 Case Studies (p. 203)
14 Glossary (p. 221)
Further Information (p. 227)
Conversion Tables (p. 233)
Index (p. 237)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Chris Laughton FIDHEE is Managing Director of The Solar Design Company. He is an experienced heating engineer, author and lecturer, and a regular columnist in magazines, journals and online media.