TY - JOUR
TI - Optimization of thermal comfort in buildings via analysis of a trombe wall for enhanced energy efficiency
AU - Bensafi Mohammed
AU - Bayram Mustafa
AU - Osra Oumr A
AU - Almutery Sultan Bader
AU - Menni Younes
JN - Thermal Science
PY - 2023
VL - 27
IS - 4
SP - 3423
EP - 3432
PT - Article
AB - This study investigates heat transfer phenomena in a building envelope in  Bechar, Southwest Algeria, under arid climatic conditions. The  meteorological station Energarid provides precise recordings of solar  radiation and outdoor temperature. A calibrated model is used to analyze  diurnal temperature variations. Wall temperatures exposed to solar radiation  are estimated using recorded data. The heating power requirements of the  building envelope are determined through a thermal balance approach based on  the regulatory technical document from the National Center for Building  Studies and Integrated Research. Simulation results demonstrate favorable  conditions for achieving thermal comfort, with elevated air temperatures and  velocities at the outlet. Incorporating solar energy considerations into  architectural design, such as double facades, south-facing orientations, and  glazed surfaces, is crucial. These findings highlight significant  energy-saving potential, particularly in the Bechar region.