The Trombe Wall(TW)is a low-cost,passive heating system known for its high thermal efficiency,particularly in cold and temperate climates.Recent research has explored its adaptability to warm-dry climates with high th...The Trombe Wall(TW)is a low-cost,passive heating system known for its high thermal efficiency,particularly in cold and temperate climates.Recent research has explored its adaptability to warm-dry climates with high thermal variability,such as those found in central Mexico.This study presents a dynamic simulation-based analysis of the TW’s thermal performance in a representative social housing unit located in Pachuca de Soto,Hidalgo.Two models were compared—one with a south-facing TW system and one without—to evaluate indoor thermal comfort throughout a full annual cycle.The simulations were conducted using OpenStudio and EnergyPlus,integrating detailed climate data and construction parameters.Results indicate significant improvements in interior temperature stability and comfort during winter,with temperature increases of up to 5.1℃ in living areas.The system’s implementation made it possible to attain a new level of average winter indoor temperature of 18.3℃ by using solar energy,up from 14.4℃ without mechanical heating.The introduction of the TW significantly reduces the interior thermal oscillation and enhances the habitability conditions during the winter,with an increase of 167%in the annual number of hours within the thermal comfort range of 18℃–24℃ vs.the base model.Currently,temperature fluctuations inside buildings due to climate change affect the health of users.The system presented in this study reduces these temperature fluctuations to improve quality of life.展开更多
文摘The Trombe Wall(TW)is a low-cost,passive heating system known for its high thermal efficiency,particularly in cold and temperate climates.Recent research has explored its adaptability to warm-dry climates with high thermal variability,such as those found in central Mexico.This study presents a dynamic simulation-based analysis of the TW’s thermal performance in a representative social housing unit located in Pachuca de Soto,Hidalgo.Two models were compared—one with a south-facing TW system and one without—to evaluate indoor thermal comfort throughout a full annual cycle.The simulations were conducted using OpenStudio and EnergyPlus,integrating detailed climate data and construction parameters.Results indicate significant improvements in interior temperature stability and comfort during winter,with temperature increases of up to 5.1℃ in living areas.The system’s implementation made it possible to attain a new level of average winter indoor temperature of 18.3℃ by using solar energy,up from 14.4℃ without mechanical heating.The introduction of the TW significantly reduces the interior thermal oscillation and enhances the habitability conditions during the winter,with an increase of 167%in the annual number of hours within the thermal comfort range of 18℃–24℃ vs.the base model.Currently,temperature fluctuations inside buildings due to climate change affect the health of users.The system presented in this study reduces these temperature fluctuations to improve quality of life.
