Secondary Author(s)

Sherwin, John

Report Number

FSEC-GP-171-00

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-GP-171-00.pdf

Keywords

Attics; Buildings; Photovoltaics, Photovoltaic attic ventilator fans; Attic heat gain; Cooling energy performance; Air conditioning energy use; Hot-humid climates; Attic ventilation

Abstract

Controlling summer attic heat gain is important to reducing air conditioning energy use in homes in hot-humid climates. Both heat transfer through ceilings and to attic duct systems can make up a large part of peak cooling demand. Attic ventilation has long been identified as a method to abate such heat gains. We present test results from using the photovoltaic (PV) attic ventilator fans in a test home to assess impact on attic and cooling energy performance.

Date Published

5-17-2000

Identifiers

652

Notes

Reference Publication: Danny S. Parker, John R. Sherwin, "Performance Assessment of Photovoltaic Attic Ventilator Fans", Presented at: The Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, May 15­17, 2000, San Antonio, TX

Subjects

Photovoltaic power systems; Ventilation; Dwellings--Energy consumption; Air conditioning; Energy conservation; Climatic changes

Local Subjects

Buildings - Attics; Photovoltaics

Type

Text; Document

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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