Multiple Solar Thermal Installations on American University’s Campus
WASHINGTON, DC: Â Earlier this week, Solar Energy Services, Inc. completed the installation of three separate solar water heating systems on the campus of American University…
 The Mary Graydon Center, which houses a dining hall as well as various administrative offices, was outfitted with a rooftop solar thermal collection system which included 16, 30-tube solar collectors.  These collectors are closed-loop, plumbed to 7, 120-gallon pressurized tanks for a total storage capacity of 8,406 gallons.
Anderson Hall, the largest of AU’s dormitories housing over 770 students, was outfitted with 81, 30-tube solar collectors closed-loop plumbed to a unpressurized 5,000 gallon storage tank.
Letts Hall, housing dormitories and a fitness center, was outfitted with 55, 30-tube solar collectors closed-loop plumbed to 1, 3,111 gallon storage tank.
All three solar water heating systems will serve as a pre-heat to the buildings existing conventional water heating systems.
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