Abstract
In this communication a quasi-steady state mathematical model is developed to predict the air temperature at the outlet of an earth-air heat exchanger and seasonal heating and cooling potential, associated with the use of the exchanger. Seasonal values of heating and cooling potential are estimated theoretically and validated by experiments in two distinct seasons, i.e. winter and summer, corresponding to composite climate of New Delhi (28° 35′ N, 77° 12′ E) India. It is observed that there is significant saving of energy and money by reducing cooling and heating loads on air-conditioners, if earth air heat exchanger is used. There is fair agreement between theoretical values and experimentally observed values of the seasonal values of heating and cooling potentials for each season (i.e. winter and summer).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ASME 2005 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition |
| Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
| Pages | 409-415 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Volume | 2005 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 0-7918-3769-6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0791842185, 9780791842188 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005 - Orlando, United States Duration: 5 Nov 2005 → 11 Nov 2005 |
Conference
| Conference | 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Orlando |
| Period | 5/11/05 → 11/11/05 |
Keywords
- Heating/cooling potential
- Simple pay back period
- Techno-economic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering