Thermal energy generation of PBR integrated in a commercial building for water heating under humid subtropical climate

Matheus de Andrade Duarte; Raquel Diniz Oliveira; Frederico Romagnoli Silveira Lima

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Thermal energy generation of PBR integrated in a commercial building for water heating under humid subtropical climate

30 June 2023. pp. 153-168

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Abstract

Alternative ways to generate energy seems to be a relevant challenge in the building sector. Microalgae photobioreactors (PBRs) associated with building envelopes emerge as an innovative strategy for energy generation in buildings. PBRs can produce bioenergy from biomass while their extra heat can be supplied to the building providing thermal energy for its demand. Hence, the temperature of these systems is important for biomass production. On the other hand, photobioreactors can overheat and require cooling for their operation. Thus, the present study aims at performing an energy balance in a photobioreactor associated with a building under Humid Subtropical climate (Brazil). Through a building simulation, the annual temperature profile of the photobioreactor was obtained. The results indicated that the photobioreactor overheats concerning the optimal temperature range for microalgae biomass production. An initial proposal to cool the PBR was presented. The volumetric flow rate of 0.016 L s^-1 in the PBR and the input culture temperature that enters through the photobioreactor ranging from 20 to 24°C could cool the PBR. The results presented here seek to offer an initial alternative for the use of photobioreactors in buildings in Humid Subtropical climate. In addition, the annual PBR temperature profile obtained can serve as a basis for future work.

Keywords

bioenergy

biomass

microalgae

photobioreactor

building alternative energy

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Publisher :Sustainable Building Research Center (ERC) Innovative Durable Building and Infrastructure Research Center
Publisher(Ko) :건설구조물 내구성혁신 연구센터
Journal Title :International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
Volume : 14
No :2
Pages :153-168
Received Date : 2023-02-04
Accepted Date : 2023-06-23
DOI :https://doi.org/10.22712/susb.20230013

International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development ISSN:2093-761X(Print) 2093-7628(Online)

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