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

Altman, Manfred (principal investigator)

Published by U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, Virginia, 1971

About this Item

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.'' BINDING/CONDITION: paperbound; side-stapled format; Good condition. 11 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide. individually paginated chapters. Paperbound: side-stapled format.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conservation and Better Utilization of Electric Power by Means of Thermal Energy Storage and Solar Heating
• Publisher: U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, Virginia
• Publication Date: 1971
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Technical Books