Factibilidad del uso de colectores solares para la obtención de agua caliente sanitaria aplicada a la vivienda social.

Abstract

Abstract:It establishes the need to replace the use of gas and / or electricity for the production of domestic hot water (DHW), by solar energy as an energy source in the event of the elimination of the subsidy of liquefied petroleum gas in Ecuador. The main objective of this research is "Analyze the feasibility of using solar collectors in social housing in the Ciudad Victoria sector of the city of Loja, through virtual simulation." A methodology for calculating energy demand is made by family of fossil, electric and solar sources, as well as a pre-dimensioning for solar collectors and international regulations on use, application and installation. Using the F-Chart method, the annual collector coverage is calculated and, using climatic data from the sector, results are obtained that demonstrate the feasibility of using thermal solar collectors in the study area; satisfying the need for sanitary hot water of people, presenting low costs, benefiting economically the population, the State and the environment.