Investigation of a novel windcatcher with passive tube heat recoveryTools Liu, Miaomiao (2024) Investigation of a novel windcatcher with passive tube heat recovery. PhD thesis, University of Nottingham.
AbstractWindcatchers are low-energy ventilation devices which can provide cooling and reduce buildings’ energy use. However, during unfavourable climate conditions, windcatcher operation could cause thermal discomfort and ventilation heat loss. Limited research has been conducted on pre-heating the supply air in windcatchers to address the issue and potentially increase their adoption in mild-cold climates. Therefore, this research proposes a novel windcatcher ventilation system integration with tube heat recovery (THR). By combining with a solid tube bank heat recovery device, the windcatcher can be operated under winter conditions to improve indoor ventilation while reducing buildings’ heating energy consumption.
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