A Review of the Fundamental Elements and Key Parameters in Trombe Wall System Design

Trombe wall technology is a passive solar system that integrates solar energy into building design to enhance cooling, heating, and natural ventilation.This research reviews and compares different types of Trombe walls based on their materials, advantages, and disadvantages.It also examines the key parameters that influence their design and performance.The parameters include wall form, height, material, glass layer specifications, area, storage wall thickness, color, air gap depth, thermal insulation, shading devices, and ventilation openings.The importance of adjusting these parameters is analyzed to enhance building energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort.Moreover, the general optimal values of these parameters are proposed based on previous studies, along with context-specific values determined by climatic conditions.The findings showed Trombe walls to be a possible design method for sustainable buildings, mainly in places where very high temperature differences exist during the daytime.Also, the optimal ranges given can be used as a very practical guide for designers and engineers in setting up adequate Trombe wall systems in given climatic situations.