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Application of passive downdraught evaporative cooling (PDEC) to non-domestic buildings

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  • Bowman, N
  • Lomas, K
  • Cook, M
  • Eppel, H
  • Ford, B
  • Hewitt, M
  • Cucinella, M
  • Francis, E
  • Rodriguez, E
  • Gonzalez, R
  • Alvarez, S
  • Galata, A
  • Lanarde, P
  • Belarbi, R

Abstract

The applicability of Passive Downdraught Evaporative Cooling (PDEC) for reducing energy consumption in hot dry climates is reviewed. A new EC Joule project explaining the application of PDEC in non-domestic buildings is described. The building performance assessment methodology which employs dynamic thermal simulation programs for thermal analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes for airflow modelling is discussed. The role which wind tunnel tests and field measurements have in producing improved models is noted. Preliminary results from CFD benchmark trials are presented.

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  • Bowman, N & Lomas, K & Cook, M & Eppel, H & Ford, B & Hewitt, M & Cucinella, M & Francis, E & Rodriguez, E & Gonzalez, R & Alvarez, S & Galata, A & Lanarde, P & Belarbi, R, 1997. "Application of passive downdraught evaporative cooling (PDEC) to non-domestic buildings," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 10(2), pages 191-196.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:10:y:1997:i:2:p:191-196
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(96)00062-6
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    1. Montazeri, H. & Montazeri, F., 2018. "CFD simulation of cross-ventilation in buildings using rooftop wind-catchers: Impact of outlet openings," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 118(C), pages 502-520.
    2. Cuce, Pinar Mert & Riffat, Saffa, 2016. "A state of the art review of evaporative cooling systems for building applications," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 1240-1249.
    3. Kang, Daeho & Strand, Richard K., 2016. "Significance of parameters affecting the performance of a passive down-draft evaporative cooling (PDEC) tower with a spray system," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 178(C), pages 269-280.
    4. Short, C.A. & Cook, M.J. & Woods, A., 2009. "Low energy ventilation and cooling within an urban heat island," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 34(9), pages 2022-2029.

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