A case study on feasible performance of a system combining an airbox convector with a radiant panel for tropical climates

摘要

This study presents feasible performance of a system that combines an airbox convector unit with a radiant chilled ceiling panel for application in tropical climates. This combined system offers the potential for effective cooling and dehumidification for buildings in tropical climates because the airbox convector not only dehumidifies indoor air but also enhances the mixed convective effect, which combines natural convection with mechanical forced convection, in indoor conditions with moisture gains caused by high infiltration rates or internal heat and moisture gains. This paper presents a case study that demonstrates the enhanced mixed convection effects of the combined system as well as the cooling and dehumidification performance of the system. This novel system not only reduces the moisture condensation risk but also contributes to maximizing the temperature of the cooling system as a low exergy technology.