Application of the solar energy at Ohio public highway rest areas

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Title:	Application of the solar energy at Ohio public highway rest areas
Author:	Yahsi, Sebnem Emine
Description:	Solar power as partial source of energy for public highway rest areas is being evaluated in Ohio. In this study two highway rest areas were instrumented with solar water heating system and monitoring equipment. Results for one of the two instrumented rest areas were monitored over a one year period. The performance of the solar collector and their components were evaluated and economical comparisons made between the conventional system and the solar system using life-cycle cost analysis. In comparison to the conventional system, the solar hot water system was found to be an economical alternative energy source. The results suggest that solar contribution was only 4% in winter but 100% in summer. The emergency lighting provided by a photovoltaic system was enthasiaitically endorsed by rest area personnell. Power usage indicates that the system was over designed.
Permanent Link:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1174929772 http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/14196
Date:	1992

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