The Effects of Rainfall and Relative Humidity on Solar Radiation Intensity during Dry Season in Port Harcourt Metropolis-Quantitative Approach

Asime, Orudukobipi; Lawson, Chioma Don

doi:10.9734/bpi/rdst/v6/15307d

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“…Solar irradiation levels depend on atmospheric contents, of which moisture is a major constituent. It is acknowledged that high relative humidity is associated with low global solar radiation and vice versa (Abdullahi et al, 2017), in an inverse relationship between humidity and solar radiation intensity (Tasie et al, 2018). In Figure 3 it is evident that Lagos has the highest relative humidity for most of the year, accompanied by Reykjav ık and London, while Riyadh is the driest location of the five.…”

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Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates

Stasinopoulos

2022

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Purpose The objective is to provide a quantitative insight on the dynamic nature of insolation on the building perimeter according to location, season and orientation. Such understanding is necessary for deciding on solar control strategies in diverse climatic environments, from low to high availability of insolation. Design/methodology/approach This study explores the seasonal changes of solar irradiation on building façades of various orientations at five locations with diverse climates (Reykjavík, London, Athens, Riyadh, Lagos). Solar data collected from the European PVGIS database is used to study the monthly distribution of global solar radiation incident on building façades at cardinal and ordinal orientations, as well as the proportions of its components. Findings The results illuminate the effects of the various factors on insolation. Among others: In all locations, horizontal surfaces receive more annual irradiation than any façade. In summer, east/west facades receive more radiation than south, hence solar protection on those directions is more important than on south. The beam fraction varies seasonally on south and north facades, but not so on east/west. Local atmospheric conditions can offset the importance of latitude on insolation levels and composition. Originality/value The paper utilises commonly available data to correlate insolation values and types under different factors across the globe, offering a better understanding on insolation for the design of greener buildings.

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Section: Relative Humiditymentioning

confidence: 94%

Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates

Stasinopoulos

2022

ECAM

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The Effects of Rainfall and Relative Humidity on Solar Radiation Intensity during Dry Season in Port Harcourt Metropolis-Quantitative Approach

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Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates

Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates

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