Udhwani, Lokesh and Soni, Archana and Cuce, Erdem and Sudhakar, Kumarasamy (2024) Optical fiber technology for efficient daylighting and thermal control: A sustainable approach for buildings. Eng, 5 (4). pp. 2680-2694. ISSN 2673-4117. (Published)
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Abstract
Different direct solar harvesting systems for daylighting are being explored to achieve high uniform illumination deep within buildings at minimal cost. A promising solution to make these systems cost-effective is the use of plastic optical fibers (POFs). However, heat-related issues with low-cost POFs need to be addressed for the widespread adoption of efficient daylighting technologies. Previous studies have explored solutions for this overheating problem, but their effectiveness remains uncertain. This study proposes a low-cost fiber optic daylighting system integrated with a newly patented mechanical component designed to secure the fiber optic bundle at the focal point, providing three levels of heat filtration while ensuring uniform illumination. Our methodology involves selecting a small area, installing the setup, and measuring both heat and light readings, followed by validation through software simulations. The operational principle of this technology is explained, and experimental tests using lux meters and infrared thermometers were conducted to investigate the system’s characteristics. The three-level heat filtration device reduces temperature by approximately 35 °C at the surface of the optical fiber, and the average illumination of the room is around 400 lux. These results were further verified using RELUX simulation software. The findings demonstrate the promising potential of this new device in solar heat filtration and achieving uniform illumination. Recommendations for mitigating overheating damage and exploring heat filtering possibilities in new parabolic solar daylighting systems for further research are also provided.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Indexed by Scopus |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Daylighting; Plastic optical fibers (POFs); RELUX simulation; Solar harvesting; Uniform illumination |
| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics |
| Faculty/Division: | Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology |
| Depositing User: | Mr Muhamad Firdaus Janih@Jaini |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Feb 2025 09:07 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Feb 2025 09:07 |
| URI: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/43949 |
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