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Assessing the thermal performance of an atrium integrated with photovoltaics.

Author(s) : GAN G., RIFFAT S. B.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The thermal performance of an atrium integrated with photovoltaic (PV) modules at the Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham, was evaluated by measurement and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling. The internal and external environments of the atrium were monitored and CFD was applied to the prediction of the thermal performance of the atrium. The effect of ventilation strategies on the performance of PV arrays was investigated. CFD modelling indicated that for effective cooling of roof PV arrays, the air inlet should be placed close to the roof.

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  • Original title: Assessing the thermal performance of an atrium integrated with photovoltaics.
  • Record ID : 2003-2562
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol. - vol. 22 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2001
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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