Solar Energy For Heating Swimming Pools in Desert Environment

(Khalid bin Abdullah bin Al-horned Sau)

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Abstract

This research focuses on the feasibility of utilizing solar energy in heating swimming pools in desert environment. The research work was conducted during two years, utilizing a swimming pool situated within a courtyard house in the countryside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main objective of the study was to identify the period during the year in which solar energy can be utilized to heat swimming pools. Experimental work was conducted and analyses of measurements were performed. Results indicate that the heating swimming pools is essential during the period December to March and less needed during the months September to May. During the months of June, July and August, heating is not needed. The results of this study indicate that solar energy heating of swimming pool in hot and dry region is appropriate and cost effective
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