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Exploration in Using Algae to Enhance Indoor Environment in the Tropical Climate

  • University of Malaya
  • Sheffield Hallam University

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Abstract

This paper discusses an exploration in algae application as a sun shading device for buildings. Four basic algae photobioreactors were constructed to investigate the effectiveness of Chlorella species to reduce direct sunlight transmission and solar heat gain in the Tropical climate of Kuala Lumpur. From the experiment, algae flat panel photobioreactor with direct carbon dioxide supply manage to reduce up to 44.9% of heat gain due to solar radiation on average. The overall solar transmission was also reduced to only 25% on average. These indicate that algae have the potential to be used as sun shading material for buildings.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 2nd Asia Conference on Energy and Environment Engineering, ACEEE 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages25-29
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728136547
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd Asia Conference on Energy and Environment Engineering, ACEEE 2019 - Hiroshima, Japan
Duration: 8 Jun 201910 Jun 2019

Publication series

Name2019 2nd Asia Conference on Energy and Environment Engineering, ACEEE 2019

Conference

Conference2nd Asia Conference on Energy and Environment Engineering, ACEEE 2019
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityHiroshima
Period8/06/1910/06/19

Keywords

  • algae
  • component
  • daylighting
  • heat gain
  • photobioreactor

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