Effects of thermal mass on the cooling capacity and surface heat flux of radiant systems under direct solar radiation

Kan Shindo*, Jun Shinoda, Shin Ichi Tanabe

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the effects of thermal mass on the cooling capacity and surface heat flux of radiant systems under solar radiation. The building model was based on ASHRAE Standard 140 and EnergyPlus was used to simulate a single zone building equipped with radiant floor cooling. A comparison was done for different chilled water supply temperatures (16 °C, 18 °C, and 20 °C) and water flow rates (10-50 L/min). It was confirmed that there is a time difference between solar heat gain and actual system cooling capacity. It indicates that until the total heat gain by the floor surface is completely removed by a radiant cooling system, the water flow rate has a significant impact on radiant cooling capacity enhancement under high-intensity solar radiation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
Subtitle of host publicationCreative and Smart Solutions for Better Built Environments, Indoor Air 2020
PublisherInternational Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
ISBN (Electronic)9781713823605
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate: Creative and Smart Solutions for Better Built Environments, Indoor Air 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 2020 Nov 1 → …

Publication series

Name16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate: Creative and Smart Solutions for Better Built Environments, Indoor Air 2020

Conference

Conference16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate: Creative and Smart Solutions for Better Built Environments, Indoor Air 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period20/11/1 → …

Keywords

  • Direct solar radiation
  • Energy modelling
  • Radiant cooling capacity
  • Surface heat flux

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
  • Pollution

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