Experimental and CFD Investigation of Radiative Heat Transfer for Room Cooling
摘要
In the context of advancing indoor cooling strategies, this research draws inspiration from the potential of radiative heat transfer principles. Historically, studies have highlighted the efficiency of radiant wall heating and cooling technologies, underscored by their compatibility with renewable sources and superior thermal comfort. However, a critical gap remains in effectively enhancing radiative heat transfer by actively cooling room surfaces. To address this, our study introduces an innovative approach: the integration of cooling pipes within walls, enabling the circulation of cold fluid to optimize radiative cooling efficiency. Through a comprehensive parametric and comparative analysis, this research elucidates the parameters governing the enhanced cooling process, showcasing its distinct advantages over traditional methods in terms of energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Moreover, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis is performed to comprehensively assess the intricacies of fluid flow and heat exchange within the integrated cooling pipe system. As a result, this investigation contributes to the broader endeavor of sustainable indoor cooling, underscoring the potential of our novel method to revolutionize temperature management and reduce energy consumption in built environments.