An Evaluation of Solar air Heating at United States air Force Installations
David S Brown
Synopsis "An Evaluation of Solar air Heating at United States air Force Installations"
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the use of solar air heating at United States (U.S.) Air Force installations. Specifically, this thesis analyzed Unglazed Transpired Collector (UTC) technology, more commonly known as SolarWalls . This thesis sought to determine if UTC systems are an economically and environmentally viable technology which Air Force energy managers should include in their portfolio of alternative energy options. This research question was answered through the use of case studies and life-cycle cost analysis. Case studies were performed at various U.S. military installations which have already utilized UTC systems to provide a consolidated source of lessons learned. A life-cycle cost analysis was performed to quantify the potential cost savings at various Air Force installations to help Air Force energy leaders determine if the technology should be further implemented, and if so, which installations should be considered for future UTC use. The quantitative results of this evaluation determined that the Air Force could realize significant economic and environmental benefits from the use of UTC technology. The information gathered from case studies can help ensure that future users of UTC systems utilize their systems in the most effective manner possible.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
