Author
Yelekci, Ali Can, Keskin, Cem, Mengüç, Mustafa Pınar
Publication Date
2020
Publication Place
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International Solar Energy Society
Subject
Solar radiation, Solar shade, Internal partition, Temperature distribution
Type
Document
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
978-3-9820408-2-0
Record ID
a696ee99-0b25-4bbe-8aaf-4219d52bce50
Library Location
Mechanical Engineering
Date
2020
Sample Text
A numerical study is conducted to couple natural convection in an office space with thermal radiation due to solar radiation. The study specifically investigates the effect of partitions located between desks of the office space to develop a tool-box to determine the effect of windows on thermal and visual comfort of occupants. Three different partition cases (according to the aspect ratio of the partition to the ceiling height, which are 0.3, 0.5 and 1.0) were studied. Moreover, the effects of different designs of solar shades in front of windows were investigated. All walls other than the facade of the enclosure are assumed adiabatic, and the enclosure has a single window, which acts as a thermal radiative heat source. All surfaces are assumed to be gray-diffuse surfaces for calculation of thermal radiation. The solar radiation is analyzed for a perfect sunny day with both diffuse and direct sunlight, and for an overcast day with only diffuse sunlight. Based on the choice of partitions geometry, solar shade aspect ratios and the weather conditions, variations on the surface temperature distribution inside the office are analyzed.
DOI
10.18086/eurosun.2020.01.03
