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Page 6 THE BATTALION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 I KSiBSOim Solar air conditioning DISCOUNT CENTER! ~ no sweat for engineering By SARAH E. WHITE Solar air conditioning may seem to be a contradiction in terms. But Dr. Jeff Morehouse, Texas A&M professor of mechanical engineer ing, predicts that a solar air-cooling system developed here may replace electrically-powered systems within three years. Morehouse said recently that the working model developed by him self and a team of researchers may cool as efficiently as the familiar vapor compression cycle air con ditioner. And prices, he said, could compete with the high electricity standard air bills that accompany conditioners. One result of solar cooling is the moist feeling of air circulating in a room. “Evaporative-cooled buildings feel different,” Morehouse said. “It (the air) is more moist. Regular air conditioning is very dry.” It won’t be sticky-humid,” he continued. “Some people say it’s better for you because it doesn’t dry you out.” Another feature of the solar units is that they use about the same total amount of energy as electrically- 'An Excursion in Fine Dining" PRIME RIBS OF BEEF *4.50 This outstanding value from the newest restaurant in town begins Friday, September 30th. Deluxe Pullman Service Includes: Soup or Salad, Broiled Tomato Parmesan, Potato or Curried Rice and Our Famous Hot Cheese Bread 1502S. Texas Ave., College Station Reservations 693-9891 ART EXHIBIT IMPRESSIONS OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE by Michael Frary Exhibited thru Oct. 9, 1977, Rudder Exhibit Hall, Rudder Tower. Sponsored by: Texas A&M Press and University Art Exhibits. About the Artist: Mr. Frary is professor of art at the University of Texas at Austin. His work has been exhibited in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and his paintings are in public collec tions in the National Collection, Washington, D.C., the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, the McNay Institute of San Antonio, and many others. Mr. Frary is presently director at large of the Texas Watercolor Society. powered units. Although they don't produce temperatures as low as standard air conditioners, the solar units can cool rooms to as low as 65 degrees fahrenheit. In the solar air units, desiccants are used to dry out humid air by absorbing water vapor as air passes overhead. Dry air is then sent through an evaporative cooler, which replaces some of the air’s moisture as well as lowers the tem perature. The cool air is then sent into the room. Solar energy, Morehouse said, is used to dry out the saturated desic cant. Solar panels, installed on the roof of a building, collect the sun’s heat. Between 50 and 60 feet of solar panels are needed to heat water for an average house, and the panels cost about $12 per square foot. He estimated that installing equipment and panels for the solar air-cooler would cost between $1,500 and $1,700. Monthly pay ments, he said, could be less than or equal to electricity bills. The vapor compression cycle air system has four major components: Bo jr tl he l «gge a compressor, two heat e» and an expansion or "In effect what were placing some electrical solar energy,” he said. “Itfc of energy to run the compirs,!' 1 ' 1 ^ the air-conditioning syste® a '’’ ei now. We don’t have acompia ‘ this (the solar-cooling) ip We’re trying to replace it (Id pressor) with a heat input." This heat input would dry desiccant, he explained. Mon] said that because the soft conditioner will not be a seii tern, leaks may develop. The major objective search is to find a desiccantfo dry in 160 degree air, he sail siccant requiring 400 dei dry is being used. Morehoui that gas is used to boost thel(j| ^ ature to the necessary level.|( searchers hope to find the: JjM desiccant so the cooler can na solar energy alone. ■rs. v Well Horse sense taugl HAND-PAINTED INDONESIAN & MALAYSIAN BATIK FABRICS Wrap-Around Skirts, Camisoles, Full-Flare Dresses, Infinite Dresses, etc. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 am to 7f30 pm 3910 Old College Road Sat. 9:30 am to 5 pm 846-6800 & MSC CAMERA COMMITTEE FALL PHOTO CONTEST • ANY SIZE PHOTO ON AN 11 x 14 MAT ENTRIES OPEN SEPT. 29, 1977 AND CLOSE OCT. 6 1977 AT 5 P.M. IN THE M.S.C. LOBBY. COST I 50c PER PRINT Now Better Than Ever. You Will Be Pleased With These Carefully Prepared and Taste Tempting Foods. Each Daily Special Only $1.5B Plus Tax. “Open Daily’' Dining: 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. — 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 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CALL: 5-5866 or 5-5357 CATEGORIES: SPORTS NATURE STILL LIFE PICTORIAL HUMAN INTEREST CANDID PORTRAITURE FORMAL PORTRAITURE ARCHITECTURE EXPERIMENTAL m/c 3 I 3 * Tarleton State University is riding high in the saddle with its new horse program. The north central Texas School’s new four-year horse program is the first of its kind. The program em phasizes a practical approach de signed to place its graduates in key positions within the horse industry. Dr. Les Waymack, program head, said recently. Students will spend 12 to 14 weeks putting into practice what they have learned. These “intern ships, arranged by Waymack, will be in the commercial horse indus try, at locations ranging from the high Sierra of California to the bluegrass of Kentucky and including some of the larger spreads in Texas. “Well have some fun, all right, but we are going to work and work hard,” Waymack said. “When these students get their degrees, they will not only have earned them, but will be equipped to compete for jobs in the horse industry.” Through the efforts of Clyde H. Wells, chairman of the Texas A&M Univeristy System Board of Re gents, the Tarleton administration and several leaders of the horse in dustry, the program was initiated and approved by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and Univer sity System. “We discussed this program back and forth, and it seemed a natural,” Wells said. “Not only is Texas the leading state in horse production (800,000), hut Tarleton is close to the Dallas-Fort Worth area where the largest concentration of horses is located.” There are “many horse programs, but the only other close to the one offered by Tarleton is in California,” Waymack said. “The horse has re turned to the scene and interest will Hertel N’utt, lison Swab, une, lickha MOST Pla anklin Cam] Itle, A wins, oodan )NC I x Bi JV The horse barns and are presently functional. 11 1 • 1 • Uarfo1 eludes analytical equipmeil blood chemistry and parasitea Ml: (nations which are re port a horse to evaluate stallion perforimt "After the program is onilsi lacks™ Waymack said, ‘ we'll move it into physiology and nutritioi search.” "We ll deal a lot in tec/mica/i tific teaching, but in noway#! instruction be toward replatfl of veterinarians,” he ei There are many things-mi pregnancy diagnosis, artificii semination and health-wld not require a license or pn tion, but which horsemen A know.” When a student com] program he will have a licen think and to learn about the industry,” Waymack said, '1 able skills need to be develop be used to advantage in industry.” He said there are job o{ trinities to take a student the individual wants to go, fa ;r Pc the professional areas incluilel ing and management, jourd enterprise management tack and other industries afe k horses), and preparation vanced degrees leading to res versit in physiology and nutrilii horses. Waymack said the first pstim. Fi graduates are expected in thei) &M of 1979. They will receive a bi of science degree in agrii a concentration in horse scie« management. “We’re not here to trainjusli 'parr hoys or cowgirls...we wantloi npioi horsemen with broad pline knowledge not restricli one area,” he said. Embrey’s Jewelry We Specialize In Aggie Rings. Diamonds Set — Sizing — Reoxidizing — All types watch/jewelry Repair aggie cinema presents m.s.c. Aggie Charge Accounts 9-5:30 846-5816 The , —re re to be SIW We h Lower Dept scheduled Monday, Oct. 3, will cancelled duetothefl cert for Jarvis Millerft iaylor UGH Player Ford, Harris By his' \ cor held toriu M. L n U Uni at wn I rdav A return had year wins s b< Fosdi ood /ers The Arts Commi ILL THE FRESHEN IEN friday, September 30 Saturday, October 1 rudder auditorium 8-oo p.m. $1.oo with i.d.