Performance Analysis of a Coupled Radiative Cooling Panel and an Impinging Jet Ventilation System
摘要
The growing demand for energy and poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings call for sustainable HVAC solutions, as cooling systems account for nearly 70% of total energy use. This study introduces a novel system that combines a radiative cooling panel integrated into a wall with an impinging jet ventilation (IJV) system to enhance thermal comfort and IAQ. The system is tested in a 3 m × 3 m × 2.9 m room simulating an office occupied by two people. A 3 m × 2.335 m × 0.18 m plenum inside one wall contains a network of copper water tubes, where water enters at 14 ℃ with a flow rate of 2 m3/h. The radiative panel absorbs heat from the room, while ventilation air is pre-cooled before being released at 56.5 cm above the floor, creating a thin layer that spreads due to buoyancy forces. Experimental results demonstrate that the radiative cooling panel serves as the primary cooling mechanism, maintaining a head-to-ankle temperature difference of less than 1 ℃, within ASHRAE comfort limits. The IJV system effectively enhances ventilation performance, achieving a comparable IAQ level at lower airflow rates, leading to potential energy savings. Additionally, reducing the airflow rate from 0.039 m3/s to 0.025 m3/s had a minimal impact on thermal conditions, reinforcing the efficiency of the combined system. These findings highlight the potential of integrating radiative cooling with impinging jet ventilation as a sustainable approach for cooling buildings in extreme climates.