Solar Heating of a Commercial Greenhouse (Phase IV final report, 27 May 1977 to 11 November 1978)

Modular Systems Division has constructed what is believed to be the world's largest single solar collector. The collector, a site-built, cavity-type receiver, was assembled on the grounds of S.A. Peterson, Inc., Tewksbury, Massachusetts. It is a demonstration of the technical and economic feasi...

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Main Author: Cummings, G. J.
Language:unknown
Published: 2022
Subjects:
14 SOLAR ENERGY
GREENHOUSES
SOLAR SPACE HEATING
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
APERTURES
CIRCULATING SYSTEMS
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
FREEZE PROTECTION
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEAT GAIN
HEAT LOSSES
MASSACHUSETTS
OPERATION
BUILDINGS
ENERGY LOSSES
HEATING
HEATING SYSTEMS
LOSSES
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
OPENINGS
SOLAR HEATING
SPACE HEATING
TESTING
USA
North Atlantic
Online Access:http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/5766387
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/5766387
https://doi.org/10.2172/5766387
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Summary:Modular Systems Division has constructed what is believed to be the world's largest single solar collector. The collector, a site-built, cavity-type receiver, was assembled on the grounds of S.A. Peterson, Inc., Tewksbury, Massachusetts. It is a demonstration of the technical and economic feasibility of solar heating for a commercial greenhouse. The collector is 150 feet long, 30 feet high, 20 feet wide. Its cross section is that of a right prism with a 55° tilt and a 35 foot hypotenuse. It is capable of collecting 1 million BTU's per hour in its New England location. The module incorporates 10,000 gallons of water storage, which is housed within the collector cavity. The unit is designed to provide partial heating for a 15,000 square foot greenhouse. The University of Massachusetts carried out a plant health monitoring program. They provided the required botanical expertise and advice on the design of the plant/solar system interfaces.

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