Conference paper
A solar water heater for remote communities
Seminar on appropriate technology for remote communities (28/08/1991)
1991
Abstract
The RADG has been developing a solar water heater suitable for use in remote areas. The original inspiration for this project was to provide hot water for remote Aboriginal communities. It was felt that a regular and plentiful supply of hot water would encourage showering and laundering and hence improve personal hygiene.
Electric, fuel burning and solar water heaters are currently used in some communities. Solar water heaters are attractive for remote areas because they stand alone i.e. they require no external fuel source. Wood has traditionally been used as a fuel by Aboriginal people, but in permanent communities the demand on this resource may have a large impact on the environment. Solar water heaters can help to reduce this demand.
Details
- Title
- A solar water heater for remote communities
- Authors/Creators
- E. Gray (Author/Creator)M. Anda (Author/Creator)G. Ho (Author/Creator)
- Conference
- Seminar on appropriate technology for remote communities (28/08/1991)
- Identifiers
- 991005540292107891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Environmental Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
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