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The cooling potential of earth-air heat exchangers for domestic buildings in a desert climate [An article from: Building and Environment]
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Author(s)F. Al-Ajmi, D.L. Loveday, V.I. Hanby
PublisherElsevier
ISBN / ASINB000RR5PQK
ISBN-13978B000RR5PQ7
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A theoretical model of an earth-air heat exchanger (EAHE) is developed for predicting the outlet air temperature and cooling potential of these devices in a hot, arid climate. The model is validated against other published models and shows good agreement. A sub-soil temperature model adapted for the specific conditions in Kuwait is presented and its output compared with measurements in two locations. A building model representative of a typical Kuwaiti dwelling has been implemented and all the models have been encoded within the TRNSYS-IISIBAT environment. A typical meteorological year for Kuwait was prepared and used to predict the cooling loads of the air-conditioned dwelling with and without the assistance of the EAHE. Simulation results showed that the EAHE could provide a reduction of 1700W in the peak cooling load, with an indoor temperature reduction of 2.8^oC during summer peak hours (middle of July). The EAHE is shown to have the potential for reducing cooling energy demand in a typical house by 30% over the peak summer season.
Description:
A theoretical model of an earth-air heat exchanger (EAHE) is developed for predicting the outlet air temperature and cooling potential of these devices in a hot, arid climate. The model is validated against other published models and shows good agreement. A sub-soil temperature model adapted for the specific conditions in Kuwait is presented and its output compared with measurements in two locations. A building model representative of a typical Kuwaiti dwelling has been implemented and all the models have been encoded within the TRNSYS-IISIBAT environment. A typical meteorological year for Kuwait was prepared and used to predict the cooling loads of the air-conditioned dwelling with and without the assistance of the EAHE. Simulation results showed that the EAHE could provide a reduction of 1700W in the peak cooling load, with an indoor temperature reduction of 2.8^oC during summer peak hours (middle of July). The EAHE is shown to have the potential for reducing cooling energy demand in a typical house by 30% over the peak summer season.
