Essays about: "Trombe wall"

Found 4 essays containing the words Trombe wall.

  1. 1. A Study on the Effectiveness of Passive Solar Housing in Ladakh

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Leo Björkman; Rita Nordström; [2020]
    Keywords : Energy; Ladakh; Passive Solar Technology; Trombe Wall; Numerical Modelling;

    Abstract : Energy use in buildings account for 32% of total global final energy consumption, and consequently, a large portion of energy - related greenhouse gas emissions. Passive Solar Designs are sustainable building techniques that use solar energy to heat or coo l living spaces without the aid of mechanical or electrical devices. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Study in Solar Housing Technology: The Impact of Trombe Walls in Ladakh

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Sebastian Arora-Jonsson; [2020]
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    Abstract : The aim of this bachelor’s thesis is to examine the effect of installing a Trombe Wall in houses in Ladakh, India, and to evaluate its impacts for energy-saving, improvement in life quality, and its financial viability. Trombe Walls are a passive solar technology that use a dark wall with a glass covering to slowly heat living spaces by storing solar energy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Towards sustainable renovation of façades : A case study of additional double glass façade on lamella house from energy saving perspective

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

    Author : Yang Shi; [2019]
    Keywords : renovation; façade; Million Programme; IDA ice; Trombe wall; double glass façade; sustainability;

    Abstract : The pace of development in modern society since the Industrial Revolution has beenunprecedented and it keeps proceeding in a more aggressive and accelerated phase. However, thisdevelopment is a highly energy demanded action which is resulting an increased exploitation ofnatural resources, and subsequently, an expanded pressure on our environment, which sometimesconflicts between proprietors. READ MORE

  5. 4. Improving indoor thermal comfort in residential buildings in Andean regions of Peru

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Benjamin Basmaci; [2018]
    Keywords : Peru; Sustainable development; Thermal comfort; Heat transfer; inadequate housing; Relative humidity; Temperature;

    Abstract : In the Peruvian Andes, inadequate housing represents an important problem for the local rural people. Over 3000 meters above sea level, communities suffer from very low indoor temperatures this becomes an issue which affects the health and indoor thermal comfort of the building. READ MORE