THERMAL STORAGE: THE SWIMMING POOL AS AN OPTION.

Author(s) : BERGOUST D. G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

DESCRIBES A NEW SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS CENTRE AND HOW COSTS WERE KEPT DOWN FOR THE MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BY STORING ENERGY IN AND DISCHARGING IT FROM THE SWIMMING POOL OVER A 24 HOUR PERIOD. DURING THE DAY THE EXCESS CONDENSER HEAT FROM THE HEAT RECLAIM WATER CHILLER GAINED FROM LIGHTS, OCCUPANTS ETC, IS STORED IN THE POOL WATER ALLOWING THE POOL WATER TEMPERATURE TO RISE FROM 299.7 TO 302.4 K (26.7 TO 29.4 DEG C) OVER A 12 HOUR PERIOD. DURING THE NIGHT THE POOL IS COOLED WITH THE HEAT RECLAIM WATER CHILLER TO 299.7 K. (INT. BUILD. SERV. ABSTR., GB., 26, N 2, 1991/03-04, 91-00369.

Details

  • Original title: THERMAL STORAGE: THE SWIMMING POOL AS AN OPTION.
  • Record ID : 1992-0851
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Energy Eng. - vol. 87 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1990
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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