HI-02-08-3 -- Field Test of a Photovoltaic Water Heater
Conference Proceeding published 2002 by ASHRAE
Written By A. Hunter Fanney, Ph.D.; Brian P. Dougherty; John O. Richardson, P.E.
Conference Proceeding published 2002 by ASHRAE
Written By A. Hunter Fanney, Ph.D.; Brian P. Dougherty; John O. Richardson, P.E.
A solar photovoltaic water heating system has been installed at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The system provides hot water for the restroom facilities at the parkâs main visitor center. This paper gives an overview of the technology, describes the installation, and summarizes the performance of the system.
The initial scope of the project was to install and monitor the performance of the photovoltaic solar hot water system for 12 months. As the study progressed, it was broadened to study the effects of water conservation measures.
Units: Dual
Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, vol. 108, pt. 2