Heat transfer characteristics of nocturnal cooling system for clear sky climate of Western Maharashtra, India

Pramod V Mulik; Uday C Kapale; Gautam S Kamble

doi:10.17485/IJST/v13i26.42

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Heat transfer characteristics of nocturnal cooling system for clear sky climate of Western Maharashtra, India

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Indian Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.17485/IJST/v13i26.42

Year: 2020, Volume: 13, Issue: 26, Pages: 2644-2656

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Heat transfer characteristics of nocturnal cooling system for clear sky climate of Western Maharashtra, India

Pramod V Mulik^1*, Uday C Kapale², Gautam S Kamble¹

¹Mechanical Engineering Dept, TKIET, Shivaji University, Warananagar, Kolhapur, India
²Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sanjay Ghodawat University, Atigre, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

^*Corresponding author
Email: [email protected]

Received Date:20 May 2020, Accepted Date:14 July 2020, Published Date:30 July 2020

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Abstract

Objectives: To investigate heat transfer characteristics of nocturnal cooling system in the Indian climate with suitable material for radiator and proper coating to enhance the heat transfer. Methodology: A nighttime radiative cooling system with aluminum radiator in a dry area, is assessed both experimentally and theoretically. A theoretical model has been proposed to evaluate the radiative cooling potential for the dry type climate of Western Maharashtra, India. However, the end result can be improved by a nighttime cooling system based on nocturnal longwave radiation, which cools the air below ambient temperature. Findings: The experimental room temperature could be maintained at about 2- 4.5⁰C less than the outer room temperature. It is found that there is a huge scope in reducing the energy requirements for cooling purposes. Average radiative cooling rate of 55.84 - 71.88 W/m² is achieved for without coating and 72.30 - 80.99 W/m² for coating on the radiator. Novelty: In this study, we have designed and assessed the radiative cooling system which has a possibility of reducing the power using up for space cooling purposes. For achieving the building healthier and more comfortable, the building design is a key factor for saving energy and reducing emissions by considering nocturnal cooling design principles with suitable design and materials. The design of energy-efficient and sustainable buildings is important for the future.
Keywords: Radioactive cooling; nocturnal cooling; unglazed collector; flat-plate collector

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