Yan, T;
Xu, D;
Meng, J;
Xu, X;
Yu, Z;
Wu, H;
(2024)
A review of radiative sky cooling technology and its application in building systems.
Renewable Energy
, 220
, Article 119599. 10.1016/j.renene.2023.119599.
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Abstract
Renewable energy is becoming increasingly popular in the development of low-carbon societies. Radiative sky cooling (RSC) technology utilizes long waves in the atmospheric window to radiate heat into outer space; it promises a good cooling effect and wide applicability. This paper reviews RSC technology in terms of its background, materials, heat transfer and influences, and applications in buildings. High-performance radiative cooling materials have been proposed to realize RSC during both the day and night. Using these materials, sky radiative coolers and cooling systems have been fabricated for different scenarios. Radiative and non-radiative heat transfer and cooling performances can be calculated or measured using the radiation law. The correlations between the sky effective radiative temperature and effective emissivity are summarized. Environment conditions affect the RSC performance, and the influences are systematically analyzed. Owing to its advantages of cleanliness, accessibility, and extensive resources, RSC technology can be applied to building envelopes and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, to develop low-carbon and zero-energy buildings. Passive and active applications are also discussed. Finally, challenges of applying RSC technology to building systems are briefly discussed. This review should help promote the practice and implementation of RSC technology.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | A review of radiative sky cooling technology and its application in building systems |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.renene.2023.119599 |
| Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119599 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Radiative sky cooling (RSC), Atmospheric window, Radiative material, Building application, Low-carbon building, Zero-energy building |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10186832 |
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