Simulation Analysis of Passive Solar Structures Using Heat Transfer Equations

Passive solar design is an economical way of using solar energy in buildings. The thermal behavior of the buildings within its environment over a period of time can easily be predicted using accurate and simple analytical tools. This provides designers the information necessary to satisfy the occupant’s needs, reduce peak cooling/heating power demands, reduce the size of air conditioning/heating equipment, and the period for which it is required. There by, increasing the possibility of a successful design. The main goal of this study is to present modeling of passive solar structures using heat transfer equations. The simulation model results correlated well with the experimental data.