Charts and References

On June 09, 2007 in Uncategorized

Here are some miscellaneous charts, data, references, and calculators that should come in very handy when undertaking Do-It-Yourself Solar projects

Charts:

Misc:

Huge heat capacity chart (for various substances)

Moody Diagram (for fluid friction coefficients)

(another Moody Diagram)

Pump Performance Chart

Physical Characteristics of Water

Thermal Conductivity of Common Materials

Copper Tube Handbook

A Heat Transfer Textbook available for free download

Solar:

Average Daily Solar Radiation Chart

University of Oregon “Online sun path chart program” - Enter your ZIP code and generate sun path charts for your area

Solar Radiation Data

Solar Insolation: Sun Hours Per Day

Wattsun Resource page (solar radiation data, maps, spreadsheets, links)

Sun Charts

Percentage of Solar Radiation Absorbed by Various Surfaces

Heating Degree Day Map

Low E Glass Types and Benefits

A Study of the Absorption and Reflection of Solar Energy When Applied to Different Colors

AltEnergyStore Reference Materials(PV NEC stuff, Solar Insolation maps, Wind data maps, etc)

Optimum Orientation of Solar Panels

SRCC - Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (info on water heating panel ratings)

NREL Solar Radiation Data Manual for Flat-Plate and Concentrating Collectors

1991-2005 National Solar Radiation Database

Calculators and Conversions:

Online Conversion of Weights, Measures

Online Heat Loss Calculator

Heat Load Calculator (in Excel format)

Solar Water Heating Calculator

PV System Economics Calculator

Insulation Calculator

Collector Efficiency Calculator

Various HVAC Calculators

Copper Pipe Pressure Drop

Pipe and Duct Flow Calculators

FSEC Solar Hot Water Calculator