Thermal and Energy Effects of Two Date Palm Fiber (DPF) Insulation Materials on a Residential Building
摘要
This research aims at investigating the effects of thermal insulation made of date palm fibers (DPF) in maintaining comfortable thermal conditions of a building in a semi-arid climate. Based on a numerical simulation with TRNSYS software, the effects of this passive technique on indoor comfort and cooling/heating loads are examined. This technique is evaluated compared to a non-insulated house reference case built with conventional building materials. The results reveal an improvement in the indoor thermal situation and a reduction of 11% for the heating and 15% for the cooling load for the building insulated with date palm fibers.