Introducing a New Product
Air Conditioner Heat Exchange
with Solar Chimney
Perry Scanlon
Basic Solar Chimney
Borrowed from Wikipedia. Article: Solar Chimney, Drawn by User: Fred_the_Oyster
Less Effective in Desert Areas
Higher average monthly temps in summer. Palm Springs: 93F July & August
Higher average annual temps. Palm Springs: 75F
Cooling to average annual temp: unrealistic. Ground heats up around pipe(s).
Useful for survival but probably not comfort.
Modified Solar Chimney
95F intake air instead of 115F air saves electricity.
Similar Concept:
Geothermal Heat Pump
Borrowed from Wikipedia. Article: Geothermal Heat Pump Photo by Mark Johnson, User: Marktj
Advantages over
Geothermal Heat Pump
Simpler and easier to build.
Lower cost.
No pump or additional electricity required. Air flow is assisted by sun.
Leaks: less likely, less damaging, easier to fix.
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