Solar Thermal at ARC (Completed)

Project History

Examining the Solar Thermal Panels at the Activities and Recreation Center

5/12/2014

For the Spring 2014 semester, I am enrolled in NRES 285 – a field course entitled Performance Metrics and Assessment Techniques for Sustainability Projects.
ARC Solar Thermal_Funding Award and Acceptance

6/30/2013

Project Family

Solar Energy on Campus

Description

The 24-panel, gravity fed solar-thermal system on the roof of the ARC preheats domestic cold water prior to its introduction into the steam-powered heat exchanger for domestic hot water, which significantly reduces steam usage for domestic hot water during normal operating periods. There are three main areas of hot water usage (domestic, pool, and air heating), but domestic (i.e. showers and sinks) represents the most pressing need and efficient use of solar technology.

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SSC award Letter

Themes

Primary Theme:

Energy
Theme:
- Water

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Solar Thermal at ARC (Completed)

Project History

Examining the Solar Thermal Panels at the Activities and Recreation Center

ARC Solar Thermal_Funding Award and Acceptance

Project Family

Description

Related Files

Themes

Primary Theme:

Theme:

Project Location(s)