Study of natural ventilation of houses by a metallic solar wall under tropical climate

J Hirunlabh, W Kongduang, P Namprakai and J Khedari

Renewable Energy, 1999, vol. 18, issue 1, 109-119

Abstract: Heat removal from habitation was studied by using a metallic solar wall (MSW) at Bangkok. The MSW consists of a glass cover, air gap, black metallic plate and insulator made of micro-fiber and plywood. It was found that the MSW with 14.5 cm air gap and 2 m2 of surface area (H×W: 2×1 m) produced the highest air mass flow rate of about 0.01–0.02 kg s−1. Room temperature during tests was near to ambient air, ensuring human comfort resulting from the ventilation produced by the MSW. Comparison between simulated and experimental results showed a good accord, therefore the numerical model is valid. Thus, it can be used to evaluate the long-term reduction of heat transfer into the habitation.

Date: 1999
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DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(98)00783-6

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