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A passive evaporative cooling system by natural ventilation.

Author(s) : GIABAKLOU Z., BALLINGER J. A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Investigates the feasibility of a passive evaporative cooling system making use of natural ventilation at the building facade. The system utilises the evaporative effect of water falling vertically along guides to produce a reduction in the temperature of the air entering the building. It could also be used as a design element in the building facade. States such a system would provide an inexpensive, energy efficient, environmentally acceptable and potentially attractive cooling system. Illustrates it schematically. Presents a numerical study to demonstrate the system efficiency and air flow rate through a building.

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  • Original title: A passive evaporative cooling system by natural ventilation.
  • Record ID : 1997-3551
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Build. Environ. - vol. 31 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1996/11

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