Conservation and Better Utilization of Electric Power by Means of Thermal Energy Storage and Solar Heating

Description: A report from a research project of the University of Pennsylvania, Towne School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation. From the summary: ''The theme of the project is to employ thermal energy storage to accomplish several goals;: the transferring of peak air conditioning loads to off-peak periods via the use of coolness storing materials, the use of solar energy and associated heat storage for residential heating purposes and the use of off-peak electrical energy and heat storage for heating purposes. The common element of the goals is the satisfying of climate conditioning needs, space heating and cooling by creating a system to utilize the energy or power at the time when it is available convert it into heat, or coolness, store it, and use it when needed.'' BINDNG/CONDITION: paperbound; side-stapled format; Good condition. 11 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide. individually paginated chapters. Paperbound: side-stapled format.