New Theoretical And Experimental Approach On The Establishment Of Thermal Comfort In A Monozone Building Using Hybrid Solar Panels

Abstract

This article presents a new approach to improve thermal comfort in a single-zone building using an air conditioner based on Peltier effect modules and a hybrid solar panel (photovoltaic and thermal). The thermal comfort is a key factor to ensure the well-being of the occupants of a building, and the use of innovative technologies is essential to achieve this objective. The theoretical approach proposes the use of heat transfer models and fluid dynamics to evaluate the thermal behavior of a monozone building equipped with an air conditioner based on Peltier effect modules. The thermodynamic equations are used to describe the heat exchange inside the building, as well as the operation and performance of the Peltier effect modules. In parallel, an experimental approach is implemented to validate the theoretical results. Precise measurements of temperature and humidity are carried out in different areas of the building in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the Peltier effect air conditioner to establish optimal thermal comfort conditions. The results obtained from this theoretical and experimental approach are analyzed and compared to evaluate the effectiveness of the Peltier effect module air conditioner in establishing thermal comfort. Parameters such as cooling capacity, energy consumption and temperature uniformity are taken into account to evaluate the performance of the system. The use of an air conditioner based on Peltier effect modules offers several potential advantages, such as reduced energy consumption, compact size and precise temperature regulation. This new approach allows exploring the possibilities offered by this technology to improve thermal comfort in monozone buildings. The conclusions of this study provide valuable information for building designers and air conditioning engineers to optimize the use of Peltier effect modules in order to establish optimal thermal comfort conditions in monozone buildings.