https://uhra.herts.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/2299/11214/904970.pdf;sequence=2

A review of solar collectors and thermal energy storage in solar thermal applications

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Ventilation performance prediction for buildings: A method overview and recent applications

The residential sector consumes a significant amount of energy worldwide. Therefore, it is important to study, analyse and implement bioclimatic architectural systems that contribute to the reduction of energy consumption while considering the possible construction solutions offered at both passive and active levels. The present study conducted a comprehensive analysis that was stratified into three large blocks. The first block examined the concept of bioclimatic architecture. The second examined the bioclimatic architecture construction strategies as a function of each climate zone with the objective of achieving the greatest climate comfort level within a specific building. Fourteen climate zones were established and recommended according to the possible strategies that would facilitate reductions in energy consumption. The third block analysed the principal scientific research trends in this field and highlighted the use of vernacular architecture strategies, experimentation with bioclimatic architecture construction, application of innovative bioclimatic architecture strategies, promotion of bioclimatic architecture, use of bioclimatic architecture in urban planning, inclusion of bioclimatic lessons in study plans and development of energy saving technologies to support bioclimatic architecture. The extensive review described in this paper allowed us to conclude that certain bioclimatic architecture strategies that have been adopted in specific countries could be exported to other areas with similar climates because they were proven to be good functional design strategies that resulted in large energy saving measures (each in its corresponding climate) related to solar protection, humidification or temperature increases.

Review of bioclimatic architecture strategies for achieving thermal comfort

Recently, solid desiccant air conditioning system has been proposed as an alternative to the conventional vapor compression refrigeration air conditioning systems for efficient control over humidity of conditioned air especially in hot and humid areas. The solid desiccant cooling can be more favorable over the traditional vapor compression refrigeration air conditioners, because it assures more accessible, economical and cleaner air conditioning. It is still more important when it is powered by free energy sources like solar energy and waste heat with temperatures of between 60°C and 80°C. In addition, it can significantly reduce the operating cost as well as save energy. In the present paper, principle of solid desiccant cooling system is recalled and its technological applications and advancements are discussed. Through a rigorous literature review, different configurations of desiccant cooling cycles, conventional and hybrid desiccant cooling cycles, different types of mathematical models of rotary desiccant dehumidifier, performance evaluation of desiccant cooling system, technological improvement and the advantage it can offer in terms of energy and cost savings are highlighted. This paper also gives a detailed account of the general features and performance of the solid desiccant cooling system when it is powered by solar energy or industrial waste heat for regenerating the desiccant. This review is useful for making opportunities to further research of solid desiccant cooling system and its feasibility which is becoming common in the coming days.

Solid desiccant air conditioning – A state of the art review

The air conditioner should control the building sensible and latent load properly in order to provide the indoor comfort conditions. The conventional mechanical vapor compression system usually controls the latent load by the process of condensation of water vapor in which air is cooled below its dew point temperature and then reheated again up to the required supply conditions. The conditions where latent load is dominant these two processes i.e. overcooling and then reheating again will increase the consumption of electrical energy and emission of CO 2 remarkably. To avoid this wastage of primary energy and emission of harmful gases, desiccant based evaporative cooling system is a good alternative to traditional air conditioning system which is cost effective as well as environment friendly. It can be driven by thermal energy which makes a good use of solar energy which is free as well as clean. In this paper, a review of desiccant based evaporative cooling systems has been presented. The present study is undertaken from variety of aspects including background and need of alternative cooling systems, concept of conventional and desiccant based evaporative coolers, system configurations, operational modes, as well as current status of the desiccant based evaporative cooling technology. The review work indicated that the technology of desiccant based evaporative cooler has a great potential of providing human thermal comfort conditions in hot and humid climatic conditions at the expense of less primary resources of energy as compared to conventional cooling systems. Some modified and modern evaporative coolers have also been introduced in this paper.

A review on desiccant based evaporative cooling systems

The combined effect of heat and moisture transfer dependent thermal conductivity of polystyrene insulation material: Impact on building energy performance

The impact of changes in thermal conductivity of polystyrene insulation material under different operating temperatures on the heat transfer through the building envelope

Theoretical approach of a flat-plate solar collector taking into account the absorption and emission within glass cover layer

https://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/ARE/kmaatouk/PAPERS/RE.pdf

Theoretical approach of a flat plate solar collector with clear and low-iron glass covers taking into account the spectral absorption and emission within glass covers layer

Maatouk Khoukhi

Papers

The combined effect of heat and moisture transfer dependent thermal conductivity of polystyrene insulation material: Impact on building energy performance

The impact of changes in thermal conductivity of polystyrene insulation material under different operating temperatures on the heat transfer through the building envelope

Theoretical approach of a flat-plate solar collector taking into account the absorption and emission within glass cover layer

Theoretical approach of a flat plate solar collector with clear and low-iron glass covers taking into account the spectral absorption and emission within glass covers layer

The effect of the wind speed velocity on the stack pressure in medium-rise buildings in cold region of China