Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Sow Houses: An Annual Temperature Regulation System Employing Heat Recovery and Photovoltaic-Thermal Technology
Journal Title: Journal of Sustainability for Energy - Year 2023, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
This study proposes a novel annual temperature regulation system for sow houses, integrating heat recovery and photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) technology to optimize energy utilization efficiency and economic benefits. Mathematical models of key system components are developed and validated using published data, yielding a maximum error of 14.48%. A numerical simulation assesses the system's operating characteristics across different months, revealing the highest total energy consumption and output power in April and August, at 7,298.7 kW and 2.18×104 kW, respectively. Conversely, the lowest energy consumption and output power are observed in November and April, at 2,739.4 kW and 1.10×104 kW, respectively. The results indicate that the system's performance is significantly influenced by external environmental factors. Future research should investigate the system's performance and control strategies in various climatic regions across China, providing theoretical guidance for the application of solar energy and heat recovery in the environmental regulation of sow houses.
Authors and Affiliations
Yulu Liu, Kuo-Yi Lin
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