Experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy-saving technologies based on time difference comparison test

The roof plays a pivotal role as it directly engages with solar radiation absorption and external heat exchange, significantly influencing the building’s overall energy dynamics. To assess the performance of green roofs and cool roofs, a roof performance test facility was established in Nanjing. Tim...

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Main Authors: Shanguo Zhao, Guangmei Hai, Hongtao Ma, Xiaosong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Energy Research
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1291213/full
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author Shanguo Zhao
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Guangmei Hai
Hongtao Ma
Xiaosong Zhang
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description The roof plays a pivotal role as it directly engages with solar radiation absorption and external heat exchange, significantly influencing the building’s overall energy dynamics. To assess the performance of green roofs and cool roofs, a roof performance test facility was established in Nanjing. Time-difference comparison experiments were conducted to measure and analyze the energy-saving effects of cool roofs, green roofs, and conventional roofs during both summer and winter conditions. The study aimed to investigate how their thermal performance impacts building energy consumption. The study’s findings reveal that under summer conditions, the incorporation of a cool roof system leads to a substantial enhancement in energy efficiency, achieving an impressive 13.2% energy savings compared to conventional roofing solutions. In contrast, the implementation of a green roof system results in a more modest energy-saving rate of 4.1%. Transitioning to winter conditions, the adoption of a cool roof system shows a marginal increase of 2.8% in energy consumption compared to conventional roofs. Interestingly, the green roof system stands out as an energy-efficient option during winter, demonstrating a significant 4.9% reduction in energy consumption. This approach ensured reliable and valid results to provide a comprehensive view of how different roof types respond to varying climatic conditions.
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spelling doaj.art-f1f83752ac4f4a82bcbe6316943421842023-10-06T08:22:33ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Energy Research2296-598X2023-10-011110.3389/fenrg.2023.12912131291213Experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy-saving technologies based on time difference comparison testShanguo Zhao0Shanguo Zhao1Guangmei Hai2Hongtao Ma3Xiaosong Zhang4Jiangsu Maritime Institute, Nanjing, ChinaSchool of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, ChinaJiangsu Maritime Institute, Nanjing, ChinaJiangsu Maritime Institute, Nanjing, ChinaSchool of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, ChinaThe roof plays a pivotal role as it directly engages with solar radiation absorption and external heat exchange, significantly influencing the building’s overall energy dynamics. To assess the performance of green roofs and cool roofs, a roof performance test facility was established in Nanjing. Time-difference comparison experiments were conducted to measure and analyze the energy-saving effects of cool roofs, green roofs, and conventional roofs during both summer and winter conditions. The study aimed to investigate how their thermal performance impacts building energy consumption. The study’s findings reveal that under summer conditions, the incorporation of a cool roof system leads to a substantial enhancement in energy efficiency, achieving an impressive 13.2% energy savings compared to conventional roofing solutions. In contrast, the implementation of a green roof system results in a more modest energy-saving rate of 4.1%. Transitioning to winter conditions, the adoption of a cool roof system shows a marginal increase of 2.8% in energy consumption compared to conventional roofs. Interestingly, the green roof system stands out as an energy-efficient option during winter, demonstrating a significant 4.9% reduction in energy consumption. This approach ensured reliable and valid results to provide a comprehensive view of how different roof types respond to varying climatic conditions.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1291213/fullbuilding energy conservationgreen roofcool rooftime difference comparisonexperimental analysis
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Experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy-saving technologies based on time difference comparison test
Frontiers in Energy Research
building energy conservation
green roof
cool roof
time difference comparison
experimental analysis
title Experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy-saving technologies based on time difference comparison test
title_full Experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy-saving technologies based on time difference comparison test
title_fullStr Experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy-saving technologies based on time difference comparison test
title_full_unstemmed Experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy-saving technologies based on time difference comparison test
title_short Experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy-saving technologies based on time difference comparison test
title_sort experimental analysis of energy consumption of building roof energy saving technologies based on time difference comparison test
topic building energy conservation
green roof
cool roof
time difference comparison
experimental analysis
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1291213/full
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