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While the terms are related, the shading coefficient of glass is defined as the ratio of the solar heat gain through a given glazing as compared to that of
While the terms are related, the shading coefficient of glass is defined as the ratio of the solar heat gain through a given glazing as compared to that of
The SC of a glass unit is determined by measuring the amount of solar energy that is transmitted and absorbed by the glass and then reradiated into the interior of a building. SC
The maximum area for a south-facing glass of a passive solar house should be 12% of the total floor area, regardless of how much thermal mass is
Multiply the number of panels by the number of glass components within each panel (typically 1 piece of glass per panel), leading to a clear understanding of total glass usage in
Clear glass transmits 80 to 90 percent of solar radiation, absorbing or reflecting only 10 to 20 percent. After solar radiation is transmitted through the glass and absorbed by the home, it is
In complementarity to solar control glass in double or triple glazing, Low-E glass significantly reduce heat loss to the exterior, saving the energy need for internal heating.
While the terms are related, the shading coefficient of glass is defined as the ratio of the solar heat gain through a given glazing as compared to that of clear, 1/8 inch single pane glass.
The maximum area for a south-facing glass of a passive solar house should be 12% of the total floor area, regardless of how much thermal mass is added to the house.
In order to increase this you would need some solar input into the house. If the sun is straight up most of the time, not much of it can be expected to enter through vertical glass. With slanted
The strategic use of south-facing glass in passive solar buildings is both art and science. By carefully selecting the size, glazing type, and shading system for these windows,
Comparison of these solar quantities for different glass fabrications enables one to evaluate and thus select the most appropriate glass material or system for the specific
The amount of visible light (390 to 770 nanometers within the solar spectrum) that passes through the glazing material of a window, expressed as a percentage of the total incident radiation in
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