1.1. Consider a 0.8 m high and 1.

5 m wide glass window, shown below with a thermal conductivity of

k =0.78 W/m·°C. Determine the steady rate of heat transfer through this glass window and the
temperature of its inner surface. Solve the same problem (example B) while increasing the thickness
of the glass from 8mm to 16 mm (keep everything else constant), calculate the new heat transfer rate?
What can you conclude?

Rtotal = 1/h1A + L/KA + 1/h2A (°C/W)

Rtotal = 1/(10*0.8*1.5) + 0.016/(0.78*0.8*1.5) + 1/(40*0.8*1.5) (°C/W)
Rtotal = 0.0833+0.0171+0.02 (°C/W)
Rtotal = 0.1204 (°C/W)

Qconv= (T∞1-T∞2)/ Rtotal (W)

Qconv= [20-(-10)]/0.1204(W)
Qconv=30/0.12 (W)
Qconv=250 (W)

Qconv= (T∞1-T1)/ (1/h1A)

250= (20- T1)/0.0833
20- T1=250*0.0833
- T1=20.825-20 (°C)
T1=-0.825 (°C)
Hence, it can be concluded that the thickness of the glass is directly proportional to the thermal resistance
and inversely proportional to the rate of heat transfer.
1.2 Solve the same problem (example B) while decreasing the outside heat transfer coefficient to 20
W/m^2 K (keep everything else constant and take into account the initial thickness of the glass),
calculate the new heat transfer rate?

Rtotal = 1/h1A + L/KA + 1/h2A (°C/W)

Rtotal = 1/(10*0.8*1.5) + 0.008/(0.78*0.8*1.5) + 1/(20*0.8*1.5) (°C/W)
Rtotal = 0.0833+0.0085+0.0417 (°C/W)
Rtotal = 0.1335 (°C/W)

Qconv= (T∞1-T∞2)/ 0.1335 (W)

Qconv= [20-(-10)]/0.1335(W)
Qconv=30/0.501 (W)
Qconv=224.72 (W)

Qconv= (T∞1-T1)/ (1/h1A)

224.72= (20- T1)/0.083
20- T1=224.72*0.083
- T1=18.65-20 (°C)
T1=1.35 (°C)
2. Write two comments (around 2-3 lines each) on the two different posts of your colleagues in the
previous assignment in the forum (by replying them):

2.1 For Diandra Zahra Karima

Building Chosen: Energy Dream Centre, Seoul, South Korea
Comment:
The building that you have chosen is no wonder a pioneer in the field of Zero Emission Buildings in South
Korea. It boasts of technical as well as aesthetical efficiency. According to me, the most praiseworthy
strategy adopted in the Dream Centre is that of self-shading. Though this method of energy reduction is not
popular in the modern days of active cooling, the architect has done a fabulous job by twisting and rotating
the form of the building through 45 degrees. It not only creates a unique and appealing façade but also
provides solar protection to the glazing without adding a load on the energy systems.
I found David and Lucile Packard Foundation Headquarters, California to be very similar to the Dream
Centre, both of which were developed keeping passive energy measures as the driving force. Besides, both
the buildings employ a radiant cooling system for the interiors, which is very effective in maintaining a
comfortable temperature, thereby reducing energy loads. Other common features also include thermal
insulation and use of renewable sources of energy.

2.2 For Mohammad Haroon Umar

Building Chosen: The Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi, India
Comment:
The Indira Paryavaran Bhawan is undoubtedly one of the greenest buildings in India. It is exemplary for
the amalgamation of passive and active green strategies. The north-south orientation of the building not
only reduces heat gain through walls, but also creates maximum surface area for the solar panels.
Additionally, the architect has optimized the wall to window ratio to minimize the heat gain. Built in a
composite climatic zone, the central courtyard plays a vital role in the regulation of internal temperature as
well as daylighting, just like the David and Lucile Packard Foundation Headquarters, California. The
landscape elements within the courtyard also assist in controlling the internal temperatures. Both the
buildings employ a radiant cooling system for internal areas, a technique which greatly reduces the heating
and cooling loads. Over 75% of the workspace area in both the buildings is naturally lit, proving pivotal in
reducing the consumption of electricity. Other common features also include use of thermal mass,
procurement of locally available materials and landscape elements, use of overhangs and generation of
excessive energy through renewable sources.