@inproceedings{e7079d844adb4efc9309312ffbc0fb00,
title = "Generation and simulation of indoor thermal gradients: MRT for asymmetric radiant heat fluxes",
abstract = "The inherent geometric and material dependence of radiant heat transfer can be leveraged to improve system efficiency and thermal comfort. Unlike in air-based systems, non-uniform temperature distribution can be highly controlled and beneficial in radiant systems, where temperature perception can be manipulated locally. An experiment was devised with the aim of creating a significant temperature gradient in a single space by using radiant heat transfer to cool certain parts of a room while simultaneously heating other parts. This was achieved by inducing radiant fluxes from hot and cold emissive pipes and directing them at different areas of the room through the use of curved infrared reflective surfaces. A 3D simulation was created to analyze the consequences of such a configuration for the Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT). The simulation utilizes a ray-tracing technique to account for multiple reflection bounces. The results are compared to MRT measurements taken in the physical experiment using Black Globe Thermometers. A simulation study of the heat transfer characteristics of a single pipe in a parabolic trough is also discussed.",
author = "Dorit Aviv and Eric Teitelbaum and Tyler Kvochick and Kipp Bradford and Forrest Meggers",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} (2019) by International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) All rights reserved.; 16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019 ; Conference date: 02-09-2019 Through 04-09-2019",
year = "2019",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Building Simulation Conference Proceedings",
publisher = "International Building Performance Simulation Association",
pages = "381--388",
editor = "Vincenzo Corrado and Enrico Fabrizio and Andrea Gasparella and Francesco Patuzzi",
booktitle = "16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019",
}