Abstract
The paper presents a conceptual design and thermodynamic analysis of a solar-powered desert home. The home is airconditioned and provides all modern comforts and facilities. Electrical power, which drives the entire energy system, is generated by roof mounted photovoltaic modules. A detailed dynamic heat transfer analysis is conducted for the building envelope, coupled with a solar radiation model. A dynamic heat balance for a typical Middle-Eastern desert site, reveals that indeed such a design is feasible with present day technology; and should be even more attractive with future advances in technology.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | 2010 1st International Nuclear & Renewable Energy Conference (INREC) |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781424452132 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01Acknowledged KAUST grant number(s): #09C032500100831
Acknowledgements: This work was funded by the King Abdalla University forScience and Technology (KAUST) project on IntegratedDesert Building Technologies, grant #09C032500100831,held by AUC.
This publication acknowledges KAUST support, but has no KAUST affiliated authors.
