Sustainable Energy
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ISBN: 9781133108689
Author: Richard A. Dunlap
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 8P
Compare the masses and volumes of water, concrete, sand, and wood needed to store 106 Btu of heat if the operating temperatures are Tc = 85°F and Th = 180°F. In each case, calculate the edge length of a square storage unit with a height of 8 ft.
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