Comfort Range Thermal Storage

A.L. Berlad, H.C. Lin, F.J. Salzano and J. Batey

Energy, 1977, vol. 2, issue 2, 161-169

Abstract: The utility of incorporating substantial thermal storage capacity within the externally insulated shell of a residential structure, and within an arbitrarily selected Comfort Range (CR ~ 65–75 °F) is considered. Comfort Range Thermal Storage (CRTS) is found to increase the operating efficiencies of the broad range of generally considered heating and cooling sources. These include oil or gas-fires boilers or furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, solar collectors and (ambient) temperatures of opportunity. Composite building materials which incorporate components having large phase transition enthalpies in the CR are particularly advantageous. CRTS also supports effective space heating through use of architectural windows.

Date: 1977
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(77)90042-1

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