Use of Trombe Walls for Passive Heating
Credits: 1 PDH
PDH Course Description:
Since ancient times, people have used thick walls of adobe or stone to trap the sun's heat during the day and release it slowly and evenly at night to heat their buildings. Today's low-energy buildings often improve on this ancient technique by incorporating a thermal storage and delivery system called a Trombe wall. This 8 page course introduces the student to the basics of Trombe wall construction, and related design principles.Topics:
- Introduction to Trombe Walls
- Trombe Wall Design and Construction
- Thermal Storage and Delivery Systems
- Cross Sectional Detail of a Zion Trombe Wall
- Energy Performance
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Intended Audience: mechanical, civil, energy, environmental, and construction engineers. However, this course could appeal to engineers of other disciplines as well.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Donald Parnell, PE