2.5.2 Convection Cooling

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SSH101: Your Solar Home!

Module 1	Module 1: The Earth and the Sun	+
Unit 1	1.1 Introduction to Module 1
Unit 2	1.2 The Sun's Path Across the Sky
Unit 3	1.3.1 The Reasons for the Seasons
Unit 4	1.3.2 The Sun's Angle and Intensity
Unit 5	1.3.3 Measuring the Sun's Position
Unit 6	1.3.4 Altitude & Azimuth
Unit 7	1.3.5 Graphing the Sun's Path
Unit 8	1.4.1 Finding True South
Unit 9	1.4.2 Magnetic Declination
Unit 10	Module 1 Project 1: Sundials & Shadow Tracings
Unit 11	Module 1 Project 2: Sun Angle Quadrant
Unit 12	Module 1 Project 3: Solar Azimuth Finder
Unit 13	Module 1 Quiz: The Earth & the Sun
Module 2	Module 2: Understanding Heat	-
Unit 1	2.1 Introduction to Module 2
Unit 2	2.2.1 What Happens When an Object Gets Hot?
Unit 3	2.2.2 Hot Objects Expand
Unit 4	2.3.1 Radiation
Unit 5	2.3.2 Types of Radiation
Unit 6	2.3.3 Dark Colors Absorb More Heat
Unit 7	2.3.4 Light can turn into heat
Unit 8	2.4 Conduction
Unit 9	2.5.1 Convection
Unit 10	2.5.2 Convection Cooling
Unit 11	2.5.3 Heat Loss by Convection
Unit 12	2.5.4 Convection currents
Unit 13	2.6.1 Insulation Blocks Heat Flow
Unit 14	2.6.2 Stationary air acts as an insulator
Unit 15	Module 2 Quiz: Understanding Heat
Module 3	Module 3: Solar Ovens	+
Unit 1	3.1 Introduction to Module 3
Unit 2	3.2.1 How to Cook Food with the Sun
Unit 3	3.2.2 Thermodynamics in a Greenhouse
Unit 4	3.2.3 A Solar Box Cooker
Unit 5	3.2.4 Principles of Solar Cooking
Unit 6	3.3 Solar History: Solar Ovens
Unit 7	Module 3 Project: Pizza Box Solar Oven
Unit 8	Module 3 Quiz: Solar Ovens
Module 4	Module 4: Solar Hot Water	+
Unit 1	4.1 Introduction to Module 4
Unit 2	4.2.1 Solar Collector Basics
Unit 3	4.2.2 Batch Type Solar Water Heaters
Unit 4	4.2.3 Flat Plate Solar Collectors
Unit 5	4.2.4 Solar For Swimming Pools
Unit 6	4.2.5 Glass-Covered Flat Plate Collectors
Unit 7	4.3.1 Integral Collector Storage
Unit 8	4.3.2 Thermosiphon systems
Unit 9	4.4.1 Active Indirect Systems
Unit 10	4.4.2 Drainback Systems
Unit 11	4.5.1 Tankless Water Heaters
Unit 12	4.5.2 Heat Exchangers
Unit 13	4.5.3 Solar & Tankless Hybrid Systems
Unit 14	4.6 Solar History: Solar Water Heating
Unit 15	Module 4 Quiz: Solar Hot Water
Module 5	Module 5: Passive Solar Design	+
Unit 1	5.1 Introduction to Module 5
Unit 2	5.2.1 How to Stay Comfortable All Year Long
Unit 3	5.2.2 Solar Design Principles
Unit 4	5.2.3 Thermal Mass
Unit 5	5.2.4 Insulation
Unit 6	5.3.1 Use Sunlight for Warmth
Unit 7	5.3.2 Windows
Unit 8	5.4.1 Use Shade to Stay Cool
Unit 9	5.4.2 Using Trees for Seasonal Shade
Unit 10	5.5.1 Use Insulation to Keep Heat In or Out
Unit 11	5.5.2 SIPs and Infiltration
Unit 12	5.6.1 Thermal Mass Stores Heat & "Coolth"
Unit 13	5.6.2 Direct Gain Systems
Unit 14	5.6.3 Sunspaces
Unit 15	5.6.4 Trombe Walls
Unit 16	5.6.5 Using the Earth’s Thermal Mass
Unit 17	5.7.1 Use Air to Move Heat & Coolness
Unit 18	5.7.2 Earth cooling
Unit 19	5.8.1 Use Daylighting
Unit 20	5.8.2 Light Shelves, Curtains and Blinds
Unit 21	5.8.3 Skylights and Tubular Skylights
Unit 22	5.8.4 Clerestory Windows
Unit 23	5.9 Solar History: Passive Solar Design
Unit 24	Module 5 Project: Model Solar Home
Unit 25	Module 5 Quiz: Passive Solar Design
Module 6	Module 6: Solar Electricity	+
Unit 1	6.1 Introduction to Module 6
Unit 2	6.2.1 Making Electricity with Photovoltaics
Unit 3	6.2.2 Photons and Electrons
Unit 4	6.3.1 The Photovoltaic Effect
Unit 5	6.3.2 PV Cells and PV Modules
Unit 6	6.3.3 Get the Most Electricity from Solar Panels
Unit 7	6.4.1 Basic Electrical Circuits
Unit 8	6.4.2 How Electricity Works
Unit 9	6.4.3 Electrical pressure (voltage)
Unit 10	6.4.4 Electrical current (amperage)
Unit 11	6.4.5 Electrical power (watts)
Unit 12	6.5.1 Increasing Power
Unit 13	6.5.2 Increasing voltage (electrical pressure)
Unit 14	6.5.3 Increasing amperage (electrical current)
Unit 15	6.5.4 Wiring in Parallel
Unit 16	6.5.5 The Power Formula
Unit 17	6.6.1 Using Solar Electricity
Unit 18	6.6.2 Types of Electricity
Unit 19	6.6.3 Solar Arrays, The Grid, and Inverters
Unit 20	6.6.4 Utility Intertie Systems
Unit 21	6.7 Solar History: Solar Electricity
Unit 22	Module 6 Project: Simple Solar Circuits
Unit 23	Module 6 Quiz: Solar Electricity
Module 7	Module 7: System Sizing	+
Unit 1	7.1 Introduction to Module 7
Unit 2	7.2.1 How Much Energy Do You Need?
Unit 3	7.2.2 Household Energy Use
Unit 4	7.2.3 Efficient Lighting and Appliances
Unit 5	7.2.4 Phantom Loads and Vampires
Unit 6	7.3.1 Energy Audits
Unit 7	7.3.2 Watts, Kilowatts and Total Power Used
Unit 8	7.4.1 Electric Meters and Speedometers
Unit 9	7.4.2 Reading an Electric Meter
Unit 10	7.5.1 Auditing Loads
Unit 11	7.5.2 Hours of Use and Electric Bills
Unit 12	7.6.1 Array Sizing and Peak Sun
Unit 13	7.6.2 Peak Sun Hours
Unit 14	7.6.3 Module Output
Unit 15	Module 7 Project 1: System Sizing
Unit 16	Module 7 Project 2: Read Your Electric Meter
Unit 17	Module 7 Quiz: System Sizing
Unit 18	SSH101: Your Solar Home! - Conclusion