Radiation cooling of structures with infrared transparent wind screens

Abstract

Energy conserving radiation cooling schemes for dwellings in high humidity climates have usually failed due to the deleterious effect of the wind. In this paper the cooling mechanisms at work in wind conditions are examined. A radiator system using an i.r. transparent wind screen that doubles as the structural envelope is proposed and supporting experimental results are presented. A one family dwelling built with these radiation panels can carry 50 per cent of the 24 hr cooling load. Worst case conditions give radiator coefficients of performance twice that of existing appliances. © 1975.