The construction sector is globally recognized for its substantial energy consumption and environmental impact. Proper orientation of buildings presents a cost-effective strategy to enhance thermal comfort for occupants while reducing energy expenditure associated with heating and cooling. This study, conducted in Ouled Sidi Brahim (Algeria), aims to assess and model the influence of wall orientation (East, West, North, and South) on the internal temperature of a small cubic brick room during the autumn season. Four temperature sensors were strategically installed at the center of each external wall face to continuously monitor their temperatures at one-minute intervals over various days throughout the study period. The indoor temperature was also recorded using the same methodology. During autumn, the temperature variation within the chamber closely aligns with that observed on the exterior surface of the north-facing wall. Furthermore, the indoor temperature of the chamber is significantly affected by the temperature of its north-facing wall (T_North), whereas the impact from other orientations ranges from moderate to weak. The proposed model, which employs multiple linear regression for each month of autumn, demonstrates proficiency in accurately predicting internal temperatures based on external surface temperatures of the walls.
Citation
Nabila IHADDADENE ,
Razika IHADDADENE ,
Mohamed CHOUIDIRA ,
,(2024-11-25), Modeling the Effects of Wall Orientations on Indoor Temperature During the Autumn Season : A Case Study of Ouled Sidi Brahim (Algeria),10th Virtual International Conference on Science, Technology and Management in Energy,virtual
