On massive envelopes in passively-heated solar buildings: An analytic sensitivity study

An analytic model for the prediction of the effect of massive envelopes on the long-term thermal performance of passively-heated solar buildings is developed. Taking into account radiation heat transfer between the primary (directly illuminated) storage element and the envelope, we derive closed-for...

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Published in:Solar energy 1985, Vol.35 (3), p.271-279
Main Authors: Feuermann, D., Gordon, J.M., Zarmi, Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building technical equipments
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Energy
Energy management and energy conservation in building
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Environmental engineering
Exact sciences and technology
heat transfer
Heating, air conditioning and ventilation
modeling
radiative transfer
solar heating
Technical data: comfort, insulation, loads, etc
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Summary:An analytic model for the prediction of the effect of massive envelopes on the long-term thermal performance of passively-heated solar buildings is developed. Taking into account radiation heat transfer between the primary (directly illuminated) storage element and the envelope, we derive closed-form analytic expressions for the building solar heating fraction as a function of building and climatic variables. A quantitative assessment is presented for the relative significance of including radiation heat transfer in the analysis and the extent to which massive envelopes can increase solar heating fractions by moderating the storage and release of solar gain.
ISSN:0038-092X
1471-1257
DOI:10.1016/0038-092X(85)90106-9