Solar-Tile Stove Based on PCM Materials
Abstract
The Solar Tile Stove is a completely new kind of renewable heating system that combines the traditional concept of a tile stove with the use of solar energy. In this paper we present the idea and initial measurements of a lab-scale-prototype. Furthermore, a demonstration system was installed in an existing building in Istria, Croatia. Based on extensive monitoring data we developed an effective model (Polysun) which was employed to perform annual Solar Tile Stove System simulations. Finally, we used our model to improve the system-configuration in order to achieve proper tempering of an exemplary building.