Analysis of the Heat-Flux Characteristics of the Turbulent Boundary Layer in the Trombe Wall
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 147, Issue 6
Abstract
The air backflow in a Trombe wall has a serious offsetting effect on the ventilation performance. The air backflow always exists in areas outside the boundary layer. Therefore, the study of the characteristics of the boundary layer is of great significance to prevent the air backflow. In this study, mathematical models and simulation models are used to analyze the characteristics of the turbulent boundary layer, and the analysis results mutually verify the correctness. The boundary layer’s thickness decreases with the increase of heat flux and increases with the increase of surrounding temperature. The characteristics of the turbulent boundary layer obtained in this paper can be used to optimize the shape and structure of the Trombe wall to maximize the use of solar radiation.
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Acknowledgments
This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 31601227).
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