Design strategies on heat recovery of cooking stove in rural houses of China

Shimeng Hao, Yehao Song, Gui Zhang, Zhenghao Lin, Ning Zhu, Jialiang Wang

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Abstract

Wulong County is a high altitude mountainous region located in the southeast of Chongqing Province, included in the hot summer and cold winter (HSCW) climate zone of China. The indoor and outdoor temperatures are quite low during the winter and sometimes are intolerant for local occupants. The percentage of possible sunshine is only 13% in winter according to meteorological data, which makes it nearly impossible to use solar energy for space heating. Other ways of heat gaining without extra energy consumption should be explored for the rural houses of this area. This paper analyzed impacts of cooking activities on indoor environmental quality, and estimated the potential of heat recovery of cooking stove for space heating. We conducted in-depth observations of occupants' behavior (including life patterns and cooking activities) and field investigations on thermal environment and indoor air quality. A series of design strategies were proposed based on these survey results. The strategies emphasized the utilization of heated walls and a proper room layout.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication30th International PLEA Conference
Subtitle of host publicationSustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward - Proceedings
EditorsRajan Rawal, Sanyogita Manu, Nirmala Khadpekar
PublisherCEPT University Press
Pages304-310
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9789383184033
StatePublished - 2014
Event30th International on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference - Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward, PLEA 2014 - Ahmedabad, India
Duration: Dec 16 2014Dec 18 2014

Publication series

Name30th International PLEA Conference: Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward - Proceedings
Volume1

Conference

Conference30th International on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference - Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward, PLEA 2014
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityAhmedabad
Period12/16/1412/18/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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