Evaluation of the performance of a new solar ventilated window: Modeling and experimental verification

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2017

Abstract

Two long-existing problems of conventional windows are that: first, they cause serious energy losses in a building; and second, they deteriorate indoor ventilating conditions. To solve this problem, a new design of a Solar Ventilated Window (SVW) is presented in this paper in order to reduce building energy consumption and ameliorate indoor ventilation. This paper first reviews the progress of current fenestration researches and explains novelty and working principles of this SVW. Then, both simulating and experimental studies are conducted to evaluate the performance of this device. Last, some further simulations are conducted to optimize the configuration of the SVW and examine the feasibility of the SVW in different climate zones. The simulating and experimental results confirm that the SVW can sustainably improve the indoor ventilating condition, reduce building heating and cooling load, and cut energy consumption for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, but its performance and energy saving effect vary with weather and climate.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy

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