A study of coupled heat and mass transfer across a porous building component in intertropical conditions
Djongyang, N., Tchinda, R. and Njomo, D.
2009 Energy and Buildings, 41(5): 461-469
Heat and mass transfer; Porous building component; Intertropical conditions; Periodic solution
Djongyang, N., Tchinda, R. and Njomo, D., (2009), "A study of coupled heat and mass transfer across a porous building component in intertropical conditions", Energy and Buildings, 41(5): 461-469.
Abstract:
In this paper, one-dimensional coupled heat and mass transfer through a plane geometry porous building component submitted to intertropical climatic conditions is studied. An analytical method using the periodic solution approach has been proposed to evaluate the heat and moisture transfer process in building materials. Results are discussed using the three climatic regions of Cameroon (2-13 [degree sign]N). With latitude of 11[degree sign], it offers examples of practically whole range of intertropical climates. Influence of latitude on various temperature and moisture content through the building component has been presented. The results are in good agreement with the experimental data and other analytical solutions published in the literature.
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