The National Geographic Magazine, Volume 149, Issue 3National Geographic Society., 1976 - Geography |
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Page 388
... heat under their glass plates . Because solar radiation is so diffuse , the col- lectors must cover a large area . Air or water in the piping distributes the heat through standard ducts or radiators . Or it can be stored in an insulated ...
... heat under their glass plates . Because solar radiation is so diffuse , the col- lectors must cover a large area . Air or water in the piping distributes the heat through standard ducts or radiators . Or it can be stored in an insulated ...
Page 391
... heat from the sea . It soon may be true . The concept in- volves using small temperature differences between the sun - heated upper ocean layers and the colder , deeper water . A typical ocean thermal - power plant ( page 388 ) would be ...
... heat from the sea . It soon may be true . The concept in- volves using small temperature differences between the sun - heated upper ocean layers and the colder , deeper water . A typical ocean thermal - power plant ( page 388 ) would be ...
Page 392
... heat from escaping . Plenum's heat collectors face west and south . Flue for backup furnace Reflective roof surface bounces winter sun rays into collecting chambers and keeps unwanted heat from penetrating the roof in summer . Skylight ...
... heat from escaping . Plenum's heat collectors face west and south . Flue for backup furnace Reflective roof surface bounces winter sun rays into collecting chambers and keeps unwanted heat from penetrating the roof in summer . Skylight ...
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