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Solar and thermal energy gain through windows in Jordan

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  • Rousan, Akram A.
  • Shariah, Adnan

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Solar gain and thermal energy transfer through windows is studied for three different sites in Jordan using the TRNSYS computer program. Solar and thermal energy is calculated using the monthly average daily data for the above-mentioned three regions. Calculation of hourly radiation on a vertical plane is presented, and also the method of determination of the amount of radiation transmitted through the glazing layers is given. The effect of window orientation on the total solar gain is analysed. It is found that for all directions, solar gain is season-dependent, and this dependency varies from one direction to another. Calculations are carried out for two cases of glazing location: case 1, glazing flush with the outside of the wall; and case 2, glazing recessed by 15 cm from the outside wall, which represents a window with overhang and sidewalls. The number of glazing layers is taken as 1, 2 and 3 to observe the effect on solar gain as well as on the thermal energy exchange between the inside and outside of the building. During the calculations, the temperature of the inside is fixed at 22°C for the entire year. The results are tabulated to serve as a database for solar and thermal energy in Jordan.

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  • Rousan, Akram A. & Shariah, Adnan, 1996. "Solar and thermal energy gain through windows in Jordan," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 7(3), pages 251-269.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:7:y:1996:i:3:p:251-269
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(96)00009-2
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    1. Shariah, Adnan & Al-Akhras, M-Ali & Al-Omari, I.A., 2002. "Optimizing the tilt angle of solar collectors," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 26(4), pages 587-598.

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