Secondary Author(s)
Sherwin, John; Hermelink, Andreas
Report Number
FSEC-CR-1771-08
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-CR-1771-08.pdf
Keywords
Cooling; Roofs; Attics; Dehumidification; Buildings; Nightcool system; Nocturnal radiation cooling; Space cooling; Solar dehumidification; Energy efficient homes
Abstract
An experimental evaluation has been conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates. The system uses a sealed attic covered by a highly conductive metal roof (a roof integrated radiator) which is selectively linked by air flow to the main zone with the attic zone to provide cooling - largely during nighttime hours. Available house mass is used to store sensible cooling. Currently, the system's capability for solar dehumidification with minimal electricity input is demonstrated.
Date Published
8-1-2008
Identifiers
396
Subjects
Cooling systems; Solar energy
Local Subjects
Buildings - Attics; Buildings - Cooling; Buildings - Dehumidification; Buildings - Roofs
Type
Text; Document
Format
application/pdf
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Parker, Danny, "NightCool: A Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept" (2008). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 396.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/396
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Notes
Original publication: Parker, D., Sherwin, J., Hermelink, A., "NightCool: A Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept", Proceedings of ACEEE 2008 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Washington, DC, August 2008.