Design and analysis of an active daylight harvesting system for building
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.02.097
Abstract: Abstract A daylight harvesting system is to guide and distribute sunlight into the building where natural lighting is limited. An effective daylight harvesting system can reduce the electrical load, increase visual comfort and offer numerous… read more here.
Keywords: system; harvesting system; light pipe; active daylight ... See more keywords
Straight light pipes' daylighting: A case study for different climatic zones
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2018.05.042
Abstract: Abstract A comprehensive study of straight light pipe efficiency and illuminance distribution below ceiling level is performed using HOLIGILM tool. The recommendations for light guide systems can be made for different latitudes and sky luminance… read more here.
Keywords: straight light; intensity; light pipe; climatic zones ... See more keywords
Photometrical analysis of mirrored light pipe: From state-of-the-art on experimental results (1990–2019) to the proposition of new experimental observations in high solar potential climates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2019.09.082
Abstract: Abstract This paper focuses on the part of Tubular Daylight Guide Systems (TDGS): the Mirrored Light-Pipe (MLP). MLP is part of the multiple specular reflection conveyors. They allow daylight to be transported and distributed in… read more here.
Keywords: mirrored light; art experimental; light pipe; experimental observations ... See more keywords
A novel method for making laser cut panel based daylight collector coupled to a tubular light guide
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2021.02.015
Abstract: Abstract The work in this paper focuses on the development of a daylighting device which can increase the light output for longer lengths of hollow mirrored light pipe. The device proposed is passive, easy to… read more here.
Keywords: collector; light pipe; method; laser cut ... See more keywords
Thermal testing of the light pipe prototype
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DOI: 10.30765/er.39.3.09
Abstract: A light pipe prototype with a concentrating mirror parabolic head was tested for temperature profiles. The purpose of the testing was to find maximal temperature and estimate potential problems for overheating in the position of… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; thermal testing; pipe; light pipe ... See more keywords