A 3-Dimentional Numerical Analysis of Solar-Panel-Chimney for House Ventilation

Abstract:

3-dimentional CFD Numerical analyses were conducted. Major dimensional parameters were considered in the simulation and meaningful air flow rates were observed under normal conditions. to fully understand the physical mechanism of the phenomenon by air buoyancy. Based on the results of the study, the proposed solar panel chimney and its advantages are worth of further investigation. Based on this innovative concept, the rooftop solar panel could be re-arranged, grouped and boxed to form an effective solar panel chimney, to serve as passive ventilation system without much cost and fully utilize the solar power.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 483)
• Pages: 149-153
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.483.149
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: Song Hao Wang, Chih Sheng, Huann Ming Chou, Shun Chih Yu
• Keywords: 3D Simulation, Buoyancy, Earth to Air Heat Exchanger, Naturalconvection, Passive Ventilation, Solar Panel Chimney

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