MODEL FOR A SOLAR-ASSISTED CLIMATIZATION SYSTEM

We propose an extended model for the climatization of an ecological bu ilding. Solar radiation is the main energy source. The theoretical app roach includes models for: (i) generating meteorological data; (ii) ge nerating solar radiation data; (iii) optimum operation of a photovolta ic array; (iv) thermal interactions between building and ambient; (v) operation of the climatization system; and (vi) operation of the refri geration system. Preliminary results show that the photovoltaic array provides all of the energy required to drive the climatization system in midsummer on clear days. The Romanian standard STAS 6648/1-82 overe stimates the thermal load of the climatization system. The development of more sophisticated computing procedures is desirable. We show the influence of the type of day (with clear or covered sky) and of solar- cell quality on both the thermal load and the power delivered by the p hotovoltaic array. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.