Sustainable Concrete Roof Tiles: Integrating Aluminium Foil, Fly Ash, Solar PV, and Management

Mukilan Poyyamozhi, Balasubramanian Murugesan (), Rajamanickam Narayanamoorthi, Thenarasan Latha Abinaya, Mohammad Shorfuzzaman and Yasser Aboelmagd ()
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Mukilan Poyyamozhi: Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, India
Balasubramanian Murugesan: Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, India
Rajamanickam Narayanamoorthi: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, India
Thenarasan Latha Abinaya: Faculty of Engineering & Technology, School of Architecture and Interior Design, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, India
Mohammad Shorfuzzaman: Department of Computer Science, College of Computers and Information Technology, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Yasser Aboelmagd: College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology, Jeddah 23435, Saudi Arabia

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 18, 1-22

Abstract: This research investigates the use of municipal solid waste cremated fly ash as a viable substitute for natural sand in building methodologies, with a focus on sustainability. The waste material is used in the manufacturing of concrete roof tiles that are combined with solar PV systems, providing advantages in terms of both thermal comfort and improved energy efficiency. These tiles exhibit thermal insulation prowess by effectively preserving a 2-degree temperature differential and collecting heat from solar panels to enhance their energy-production efficiency. In order to enhance performance even further, aluminium foil is strategically placed on all four sides of the roof walls. The foil acts as a reflector, redirecting solar energy towards the tiles, which leads to a 5% boost in power generation. Particular alignments, such as positioning in an east-west or north-south direction, result in further enhancements in performance of 4% and 3%, respectively. This comprehensive approach not only confirms the use of waste materials for environmentally friendly construction but also emphasizes their crucial role in promoting energy-efficient building methods.

Keywords: solar PV; solid waste; aluminium foil; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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