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Solar Insulation Principles

Learn about the importance of insulation in solar heating, methods to maximize energy efficiency, and how to prevent heat loss. Explore techniques like solar control film and berm insulation.

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Solar Insulation Principles

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  1. Solar Insulation Principles By Avinash Jayakumar

  2. What is Insulation? • in·su·la·tionPronunciation: "in(t)-s&-'lA-sh&nFunction: noun1: the action of separating a conductor from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound; also: the state resulting from such action

  3. Solar Heating - Passive • Using existing conditions of the environment as efficiently as possible, to heat homes radiantly, while minimizing radiant energy loss • Heating is done without the use of additional pumps, mechanisms, etc.

  4. Objective of Solar Insulation • To maximize the absorption the heat produced by the sun in winter to warm living areas • To prevent heat loss back to the environment, thus increase efficiency of Solar heat • To reflect heat during the summer and increase the efficiency of air conditioners

  5. Methods Used • Solar Control Film • Insulation Film

  6. Other Methods • Berm Insulation • Greenhouse curtains

  7. Recap • Radiant heat is preserved in winter • Unwanted heat is reflected in summer • Sources: • http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/solar-gh.html#Insulation • http://www.solaroofgarden.com • http://www.appliedwindowfilms.co.uk/solar.htm#Solar%20Control%20Film • http://www.dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=insulation • http://www.science.duq.edu/esm/Course_Material/ESM551/Notes_Only/energy/GIFS/solar4.html

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