Parametric investigation of geometric form effects on solar potential of housing units

被引:102
作者
Hachem, Caroline [1 ]
Athienitis, Andreas [1 ]
Fazio, Paul [1 ]
机构
[1] Concordia Univ, Dept Bldg Civil & Environm Engn BCEE, Montreal, PQ, Canada
基金
加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;
关键词
Active solar system; Energy; Passive solar system; Solar energy; Geometry; Shape; DAYLIGHT AVAILABILITY; EMPIRICAL VALIDATION; OPTIMIZATION; PERFORMANCE; IRRADIANCE; DESIGN; MODELS;
D O I
10.1016/j.solener.2011.04.027
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
The paper presents a study of the solar potential of different shapes of two-story single family housing units, located in mid-latitude climate. Seven plan geometries are studied: square, rectangle, trapezoid, L. U, H and T shapes. The study investigates the effect of these shapes on two major response variables Solar radiation incident on equatorial-facing facades and transmitted by the fenestration of such facades, and electricity production potential of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) covering roof surfaces with optimal solar exposure. The parameters, whose effects on the response variables are investigated, include, in addition to the basic shapes and roof design, variations to the geometry of L and U shapes and variations to the roof design. Shape variations include varying values of the relative dimensions of shading and shaded facades and variations to the angle enclosed by the wings of these shapes. Variations of roof design consist of modifications to the tilt and side angles of hip roofs. The results indicate that the number of shading facades in-self shading geometries and their relative dimensions are the major parameters affecting solar incident and transmitted radiation. Manipulation of the orientation of wings in L shape units can result in increased peak electricity generation potential, and in shifting the timing of the peak by up to 2 h either side of solar noon. The shift of peak load may be economically beneficial, facilitating more even distribution of electricity production over an assemblage of buildings. Judicious manipulation of unit shapes and window location can lead to optimization of solar radiation and its utilization for electricity generation and passive solar gain. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:1864 / 1877
页数:14
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