Energy efficient louver and blind. Final technical progress report, third quarter 1996
In the month of July, we completed the energy testing at Lawrence Berkeley Labs. The final testing was done with blinds in 15 degree position. This is a comfortable blind angle that allows for view of the outside while allowing for natural light to enter the room. It was found that the energy savings are much higher at this angle. At zero degree blind angle the savings were 150W/sq. meter, in the 15 degree the heat gain is cut by 225W/sq. meter. During the same period the heat gain in control chamber was 500W. (See graph plotting {open_quotes}Sample Heat Flows{close_quotes} From July 21 to 29 on next 3 pages). The heat gain reduction achieved in tests if used in commercial blinds, would result in an energy pay back period or one year and nine months.
- Research Organization:
- Curchod (Don), Portolla Valley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG01-95EE15615
- OSTI ID:
- 399705
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/EE/15615-T3; ON: DE97001061; TRN: 96:006338
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 14 Oct 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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