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Energy Optimization of BIPV Glass Blocks: a Multi-software Study
Rossella CorraoMarco Morinisubject
Engineering020209 energyMultiphysics0211 other engineering and technologiesMechanical engineeringSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura Tecnica02 engineering and technologyGlass BlockSoftwareEnergy(all)Thermal insulationComponent (UML)021105 building & construction0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringDye-sensitized Solar Cells (DSC)ZemaxBlock (data storage)Thermal and optical analysebusiness.industryStructural engineeringBuilding envelopeEnergy (all)Building Integrated PhotovoltaicBuilding-integrated photovoltaicsbusinessBuilding envelopedescription
Abstract The aim of this paper is to show the results of the performance analyses carried out on four patented glass block configurations integrated with third-generation Dye-sensitized Solar Cell (DSC) modules. The analyses take into account the thermal, optical and electrical performance by using three different software (COMSOL Multiphysics, WINDOW, Zemax), also enabling to take into consideration the peculiar three-dimensional geometry of this innovative glazed product. Starting from these results, new configurations improved as for the thermal insulation, are also introduced and studied, in order to make further considerations about the applicability of this building component for the construction of energy-saving and generating building envelopes.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-01 |