IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/energy/v276y2023ics036054422300796x.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

A designerly approach to daylight efficiency of central light-well; combining manual with NSGA-II algorithm optimization

Author

Listed:
  • Goharian, Ali
  • Daneshjoo, Khosro
  • Shaeri, Jalil
  • Mahdavinejad, Mohammadjavad
  • Yeganeh, Mansour

Abstract

In modern cities, as a result of high urban density and the lack of expansion of cities in the horizontal direction, high-rise buildings and sometimes deep-plan buildings have been created, and the availability of ventilation and natural light to windowless spaces has become necessary in such conditions. One of the most widely used solutions to overcome such a problem is the creation of central light-wells, whose main identity is providing daylight. One of the main challenges in light-well is reaching light to the end of the well and two major factors are effective in this challenge; that is, the optical properties of the materials and the configuration of the well. Following previous research in terms of their diagnosis and troubleshooting, this study has focused on a type of new configuration with the aim of improving daylight efficiency compared to a simple-model. According to the limitations of finding a solution to the problem in such complex cases, this study, based on a methodology, seeks optimization by two manual methods and the genetic algorithm optimization, which is the first step, by investigating the well-Index in a cross-sectional study which it finds the best Well-index, and for a better understanding between the position of the sun related to, a side study was conducted and led to the production of a new index called PS-index. In the second step, the configuration of the walls is optimized by the genetic algorithm; basically an integration of two optimizations for one problem. This study, with the aim of standardization in methodology, seeks an interpolation between 3 locations at 5, 35, and 60° latitudes so that all latitudes are covered. Finally, the results show that the new configuration (the final optimized model) can improve the performance of the light-well several times compared to a simple-model by considering the configuration design at the same time.

Suggested Citation

  • Goharian, Ali & Daneshjoo, Khosro & Shaeri, Jalil & Mahdavinejad, Mohammadjavad & Yeganeh, Mansour, 2023. "A designerly approach to daylight efficiency of central light-well; combining manual with NSGA-II algorithm optimization," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 276(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:276:y:2023:i:c:s036054422300796x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2023.127402
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S036054422300796X
    Download Restriction: Full text for ScienceDirect subscribers only
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1016/j.energy.2023.127402?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to search for a different version of it.

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Sidek, M.H.M. & Azis, N. & Hasan, W.Z.W. & Ab Kadir, M.Z.A. & Shafie, S. & Radzi, M.A.M., 2017. "Automated positioning dual-axis solar tracking system with precision elevation and azimuth angle control," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 124(C), pages 160-170.
    2. Haverkort, A. J., 1990. "Ecology of potato cropping systems in relation to latitude and altitude," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 32(3), pages 251-272.
    3. Hafez, A.Z. & Soliman, A. & El-Metwally, K.A. & Ismail, I.M., 2017. "Tilt and azimuth angles in solar energy applications – A review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 77(C), pages 147-168.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Zimmerman, Ryan & Panda, Anurag & Bulović, Vladimir, 2020. "Techno-economic assessment and deployment strategies for vertically-mounted photovoltaic panels," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 276(C).
    2. Zhong, Qing & Tong, Daoqin, 2020. "Spatial layout optimization for solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installation," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 150(C), pages 1-11.
    3. Agrawal, Monika & Chhajed, Priyank & Chowdhury, Amartya, 2022. "Performance analysis of photovoltaic module with reflector: Optimizing orientation with different tilt scenarios," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 186(C), pages 10-25.
    4. Shapiro, Finley R., 2022. "The position of the sun based on a simplified model," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 184(C), pages 176-181.
    5. Pirayawaraporn, Alongkorn & Sappaniran, Sahapol & Nooraksa, Sarawin & Prommai, Chanon & Chindakham, Nachaya & Jamroen, Chaowanan, 2023. "Innovative sensorless dual-axis solar tracking system using particle filter," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 338(C).
    6. Yang, Ying & Campana, Pietro Elia & Yan, Jinyue, 2020. "Potential of unsubsidized distributed solar PV to replace coal-fired power plants, and profits classification in Chinese cities," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 131(C).
    7. van Vuuren, Dirk Johan & Marnewick, Annlizé & Pretorius, Jan Harm C., 2019. "A proposed simulation-based theoretical preconstruction process: The case of solar photovoltaic technology in South African shopping centres," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 113(C), pages 1-1.
    8. Barbón, A. & Bayón-Cueli, C. & Bayón, L. & Rodríguez-Suanzes, C., 2022. "Analysis of the tilt and azimuth angles of photovoltaic systems in non-ideal positions for urban applications," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 305(C).
    9. Carlos Morón & Daniel Ferrández & Pablo Saiz & Gabriela Vega & Jorge Pablo Díaz, 2017. "New Prototype of Photovoltaic Solar Tracker Based on Arduino," Energies, MDPI, vol. 10(9), pages 1-13, August.
    10. Dey, Sumon & Lakshmanan, Madan Kumar & Pesala, Bala, 2018. "Optimal solar tree design for increased flexibility in seasonal energy extraction," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 125(C), pages 1038-1048.
    11. Seme, Sebastijan & Srpčič, Gregor & Kavšek, Domen & Božičnik, Stane & Letnik, Tomislav & Praunseis, Zdravko & Štumberger, Bojan & Hadžiselimović, Miralem, 2017. "Dual-axis photovoltaic tracking system – Design and experimental investigation," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 139(C), pages 1267-1274.
    12. Nicolás-Martín, Carolina & Santos-Martín, David & Chinchilla-Sánchez, Mónica & Lemon, Scott, 2020. "A global annual optimum tilt angle model for photovoltaic generation to use in the absence of local meteorological data," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 161(C), pages 722-735.
    13. Yadav, Somil & Panda, S.K., 2020. "Thermal performance of BIPV system by considering periodic nature of insolation and optimum tilt-angle of PV panel," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 150(C), pages 136-146.
    14. Shirazi, Ali Mohammad & Zomorodian, Zahra S. & Tahsildoost, Mohammad, 2019. "Techno-economic BIPV evaluation method in urban areas," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 143(C), pages 1235-1246.
    15. Barbón, A. & Ayuso, P. Fortuny & Bayón, L. & Silva, C.A., 2021. "A comparative study between racking systems for photovoltaic power systems," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 180(C), pages 424-437.
    16. Moon Keun Kim & Khalid Osman Abdulkadir & Jiying Liu & Joon-Ho Choi & Huiqing Wen, 2021. "Optimal Design Strategy of a Solar Reflector Combining Photovoltaic Panels to Improve Electricity Output: A Case Study in Calgary, Canada," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-18, May.
    17. Ndeto, Martin Paul & Wekesa, David Wafula & Kinyua, Robert & Njoka, Francis, 2020. "Investigation into the effects of the earth’s magnetic field on the conversion efficiency of solar cells," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 159(C), pages 184-194.
    18. Chen, X.M. & Li, Y. & Zhao, B.Y. & Wang, R.Z., 2020. "Are the optimum angles of photovoltaic systems so important?," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 124(C).
    19. Oh, Myeongchan & Kim, Jin-Young & Kim, Boyoung & Yun, Chang-Yeol & Kim, Chang Ki & Kang, Yong-Heack & Kim, Hyun-Goo, 2021. "Tolerance angle concept and formula for practical optimal orientation of photovoltaic panels," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 167(C), pages 384-394.
    20. Wang, Zhenni & Wen, Xin & Tan, Qiaofeng & Fang, Guohua & Lei, Xiaohui & Wang, Hao & Yan, Jinyue, 2021. "Potential assessment of large-scale hydro-photovoltaic-wind hybrid systems on a global scale," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 146(C).

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:276:y:2023:i:c:s036054422300796x. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Catherine Liu (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/energy .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.