ملخص الدراسة:

A multitude of research efforts explore the possibilities for reducing buildings' energy demand. In general, the cooling load of buildings is affected in part by the solar absorptance of roof surfaces. Therefore, new energy-efficient products with higher reflectance for the building envelope can be favorable in view of energy saving potential. In this context, this paper explores the potential for reducing building’s cooling energy demand via application of high solar reflectivity layers applied to the roof surface. For this purpose, three different prefabricated residential buildings in Novi Sad, Serbia, were selected and made subject to systematic thermal performance simulations. The computed performance indicators were then used to investigate cooling demand and overheating tendencies during summer months. The results show a significant reduction in computed cooling loads (from 4% to 37%, depending on the envisioned scenario), thus pointing to the thermal benefits of the cool roof system.

توثيق المرجعي (APA)

Tomazovic, M., Kiesel, K., Kiesel, K.,& Mahdavi, A. (2016). Cooling Performance of White Roofs in Residential Buildings. 6th International Engineering Conference (IEC6) on Energy-Efficient Buildings, The Islamic University of Gaza. 28247