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

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.

Subjects

Cooling systems; Solar energy

Local Subjects

Buildings - Attics; Buildings - Cooling; Buildings - Dehumidification; Buildings - Roofs

Type

Text; Document

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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