An Innovative Façade Element with Controlled Solar-Thermal Collector and Storage

Wüest, Thomas; Grobe, Lars Oliver; Luible, Andreas

doi:10.3390/su12135281

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“…Wüest et al, presented an effective way to increase solar gain by applying a controlled absorbing storage system while investigating a novel non-storage façade element. Such findings are very effective in optimizing consumed power by HVAC systems [18]. Znaczko et al, investigated malfunctions in heat pipe-based solar collectors and discovered the dependency of proper functioning of the heat pipe on geometrical fabrication and the amount of working fluid [19].…”

Section: Recent Studies On Solar Industrial Process Heatmentioning

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Integration of Solar Process Heat in Industries: A Review

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Industrial manufacturing approaches are associated with processing materials that consume a significant amount of thermal energy, termed as industrial process heat. Industrial sectors consume a substantial amount of energy for process heating over a wide range of temperatures (up to 400 °C) from agriculture, HVAC to power plants. However, the intensive industrial application of fossil fuels causes unfavorable environmental effects that cannot be ignored. To address this issue, green energy sources have manifested their potential as economical and pollution-free energy sources. Nevertheless, the adoption of solar industrial process heating systems is still limited due to a lack of knowledge in the design/installation aspects, reluctance to experience the technical/infrastructural changes, low price of fossil fuels, and lack of relative incentives. For successful solar process heat integration in industries, a proper understanding of the associated design factors is essential. This paper comprehensively reviews the integration strategies of solar industrial process heating systems, appraisal of the integration points, different aspects of solar collectors, installed thermal power, and thermal storage volume covering case studies, reports and reviews. The integration aspects of solar process heat, findings, and obstacles of several projects from the literature are also highlighted. Finally, the integration locations of SHIP systems are compared for different industrial sectors to find out the most used integration point for a certain sector and operation. It was found that for the food, beverage, and agriculture sector, 51% of solar process heat integration occurs at the supply level and 27.3% at the process-level.

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Section: Recent Studies On Solar Industrial Process Heatmentioning

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Integration of Solar Process Heat in Industries: A Review

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“…-Ecological Footprint of Service and Resource Providers (EFSRP), as an indicator of the environmental impact of companies providing services and resources. Here, possessing an accreditation or being in the process of becoming accredited with some reputable certification will be considered [12]. -Distance from providers to the intervention site (DPIS).…”

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The Church Tower of Santiago Apóstol in Montilla: An Eco-Sustainable Rehabilitation Proposal

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Is it possible to carry out eco-sustainable rehabilitations on specially protected buildings? This is the main question and starting point for this research. We will use the tower of the Church of “Santiago Apóstol” in Montilla as a case study; with its most remote antecedents in the 15th century, it is an emblematic building of one of the most important cities in the Cordovan countryside and is listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural or BIC) as of 2001. The application of eco-efficiency criteria in the rehabilitation of this type of building might stimulate the reactivation of the construction sector in the rural area, positively impacting the promotion of a circular economy. To this end, a general methodology has been established for carrying out eco-sustainable renovations on this type of building, which defines indicators for evaluating the eco-sustainability of such interventions. This methodology is applied to the case study of this important building in Montilla to ensure that a feasible intervention has been proposed, aligned with three basic pillars of sustainability that considers its environmental, economic, and social impact.

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“…Solar thermal systems on facades are studied by researchers like Denz et al. (2018), Wüest et al. (2020) or Gagliano et al.…”

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Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates

Stasinopoulos

2022

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Purpose The objective is to provide a quantitative insight on the dynamic nature of insolation on the building perimeter according to location, season and orientation. Such understanding is necessary for deciding on solar control strategies in diverse climatic environments, from low to high availability of insolation. Design/methodology/approach This study explores the seasonal changes of solar irradiation on building façades of various orientations at five locations with diverse climates (Reykjavík, London, Athens, Riyadh, Lagos). Solar data collected from the European PVGIS database is used to study the monthly distribution of global solar radiation incident on building façades at cardinal and ordinal orientations, as well as the proportions of its components. Findings The results illuminate the effects of the various factors on insolation. Among others: In all locations, horizontal surfaces receive more annual irradiation than any façade. In summer, east/west facades receive more radiation than south, hence solar protection on those directions is more important than on south. The beam fraction varies seasonally on south and north facades, but not so on east/west. Local atmospheric conditions can offset the importance of latitude on insolation levels and composition. Originality/value The paper utilises commonly available data to correlate insolation values and types under different factors across the globe, offering a better understanding on insolation for the design of greener buildings.

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An Innovative Façade Element with Controlled Solar-Thermal Collector and Storage

Cited by 10 publications

References 14 publications

Integration of Solar Process Heat in Industries: A Review

Integration of Solar Process Heat in Industries: A Review

The Church Tower of Santiago Apóstol in Montilla: An Eco-Sustainable Rehabilitation Proposal

Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates

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