Freeze protection methods prevent damage to a solar water heating (SWH) system due to the expansion of freezing water. Studies have shown that freeze damage is possible anywhere in the continental U.S. ICC-SRCC publishes a FTL (Freeze Tolerance Limit) for each OG-300 certified system which is specified by the manufacturer/supplier of the system.
The protection is effective down to a specified Freeze Tolerance Limit, which should be compared with local climate conditions: Note that piping to and from the collector are still subject to freezing. Freeze valves may be added to such a system to further extend the freeze resistance. Frost Plugs.
Dribbling water from the system through the freeze valve causes warmer water to flow through the collector. Viability depends on water quality, maintenance of the freeze valve and correct installation. Water drained from the freeze valve must be routed and disposed of appropriately. Thermal Mass.
The three basic principles used for solar space heating are Collection of solar radiation by solar collectors and conversion to thermal energy Storage of solar thermal energy in water tanks, rock bins,etc. Distribution by means of active (pumps) or passive (gravity) methods. 5.6 Principle of solar dryer
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