Performance comparison between an improved and a classical Trombe wall: An experimental study

Abstract

In this article, the comparison of energy performance between a classical and an improved Trombe wall of a model test room has been carried out experimentally. The case study is conducted in Borj Cedria, Tunisia, where there is always heating requirements. Here, we propose an improved Trombe wall whose absorber wall is covered with a thin black copper panel backed rather than simply painted black wall. The proposed idea would offer improved thermal performance, especially in natural convection. The comparison shows that the improved Trombe wall design gives an increase for both conductive and convective flux. The results show that the improved Trombe wall works more effectively than the classical Trombe wall system in utilizing solar energy for the example of test room.