Hi,
how should I model the aluminum panel in WUFI ?
should I uncheck "Simulation takes into account" and defining proper short-wave absorptivity? what about "additional diffusion resistance" and heat transfer coefficient?
Aluminium Panel
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Christian Bludau
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Re: Aluminium Panel
Hi Alberto,
I would recommend leaving the aluminium panel itself out of the assembly and instead accounting for its vapour diffusion resistance through an additional diffusion resistance (sd-value) in the surface transfer conditions.
For the exterior surface properties, use the short-wave absorptivity and long-wave emissivity of the actual aluminium finish. I would also recommend enabling radiative overcooling, especially if the emissivity is significantly lower than the default value of 0.9.
The heat transfer coefficient can generally be left at the standard exterior value unless you have specific measurements or project requirements that justify a different setting.
Christian
I would recommend leaving the aluminium panel itself out of the assembly and instead accounting for its vapour diffusion resistance through an additional diffusion resistance (sd-value) in the surface transfer conditions.
For the exterior surface properties, use the short-wave absorptivity and long-wave emissivity of the actual aluminium finish. I would also recommend enabling radiative overcooling, especially if the emissivity is significantly lower than the default value of 0.9.
The heat transfer coefficient can generally be left at the standard exterior value unless you have specific measurements or project requirements that justify a different setting.
Christian
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Alberto Morales
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Re: Aluminium Panel
thanks for the reply once again.
what is the difference between Aluminum bright, wet and dry? they have different long-wave emissivity.
should I keep checked the option "Simulation take rain into account"? As the aluminum panel will not absorb rain at all.
if no data available for sd, short wave absorptivity and long wave emissivity, which values should I use as a standard for typical aluminum façade cladding? because it is highly probable that the manufacturer is not able to provide that info.
what is the difference between Aluminum bright, wet and dry? they have different long-wave emissivity.
should I keep checked the option "Simulation take rain into account"? As the aluminum panel will not absorb rain at all.
if no data available for sd, short wave absorptivity and long wave emissivity, which values should I use as a standard for typical aluminum façade cladding? because it is highly probable that the manufacturer is not able to provide that info.
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