Author(s): Srikrishna Annaldasula and Swapneel Chaulgule

Abstract: In hot and humid environments, the desire for effective cooling has been a fundamental human need throughout history. In the current era of escalating living costs and declining air conditioner prices due to market competition, there's a concurrent rise in global warming. To counter this, there's a pressing need for an environmentally friendly cooling system. This proposal suggests the development and evaluation of a cost-effective radiant cooling system.During the design phase, factors like sensible and latent heat loads, humidity, temperature changes, air infiltration, room size, and wall/window orientation are crucial. Utilizing ASHRAE guidelines, a hydronic system was integrated into the design. Post-fabrication, a theoretical air conditioning rig was statistically calculated. A comparative analysis was conducted to assess human comfort during both summer and monsoon seasons, alongside operational costs for each system.The implemented low-cost radiant cooling system aims to surpass the eco-friendliness of traditional air conditioners. By meticulously considering various parameters during the design phase, including those outlined in ASHRAE guidelines, the system seeks to provide an optimal balance between efficiency and environmental sustainability. This research delves into contrasting the performance of conventional HVAC systems with a low-cost radiant cooling system utilizing Peltier modules. The comparison of human comfort and operational costs during different seasons serves as a metric for evaluating its performance. This approach not only addresses the immediate need for efficient cooling but also aligns with the imperative of mitigating the environmental impact of conventional air conditioning technologies.

DOI: 10.22271/27078043.2024.v5.i1a.58

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