Journal
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
Volume 39, Issue 7, Pages 735-748Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2004.01.027
Keywords
photovoltaics; atrium; air flow; ventilation strategy; CFD
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The thermal performance of an atrium integrated with photovoltaic (PV) modules has been evaluated. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was applied to the prediction of air flow and temperature distribution in the atrium. CFD was then used to investigate the effect of ventilation strategies on the performance of PV arrays. CFD modelling indicated that for effective cooling of roof PV arrays, cool outdoor air should be introduced through an opening positioned close to the roof or an air channel underneath the roof. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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