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    Harold Hay invented roof pond systems in 1973 to passively heat and cool buildings using only water and sunlight. Roof ponds consist of a water container on the roof insulated by retractable panels. During winter, the sun heats the water which then radiates heat inside. At night, the insulated water retains heat. In summer, the panels reflect sun to prevent water heating, while hot air rises and cools in contact with the water before sinking inside. At night, the panels open and water cools for the next day. Studies show roof ponds can provide year-round thermal comfort with less active heating and cooling.

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    Harold Hay invented roof pond systems in 1973 to passively heat and cool buildings using only water and sunlight. Roof ponds consist of a water container on the roof insulated by retractable panels. During winter, the sun heats the water which then radiates heat inside. At night, the insulated water retains heat. In summer, the panels reflect sun to prevent water heating, while hot air rises and cools in contact with the water before sinking inside. At night, the panels open and water cools for the next day. Studies show roof ponds can provide year-round thermal comfort with less active heating and cooling.

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    Harold Hay invented roof pond systems in 1973 to passively heat and cool buildings using only water and sunlight. Roof ponds consist of a water container on the roof insulated by retractable panels. During winter, the sun heats the water which then radiates heat inside. At night, the insulated water retains heat. In summer, the panels reflect sun to prevent water heating, while hot air rises and cools in contact with the water before sinking inside. At night, the panels open and water cools for the next day. Studies show roof ponds can provide year-round thermal comfort with less active heating and cooling.

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    Roof Ponds

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    Harold Hay invented roof pond systems in 1973 to passively heat and cool buildings using only water and sunlight. Roof ponds consist of a water container on the roof insulated by retractable panels. During winter, the sun heats the water which then radiates heat inside. At night, the insulated water retains heat. In summer, the panels reflect sun to prevent water heating, while hot air rises and cools in contact with the water before sinking inside. At night, the panels open and water cools for the next day. Studies show roof ponds can provide year-round thermal comfort with less active heating and cooling.

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    ROOF PONDS

    WHO FOUND THE IDEA?

    • INVENTED BY: Harold Hay in 1973

    • Experimented at: SKYTHERM HOUSEE,


    Atascadero, California

    • Objective: to demonstrate a roof-pond


    system that uses water and sun to heat
    and cool without electricity.
    WHY WATER?

    • The scientific properties of


    different media are studied, to
    come to a conclusion as to which
    one is most suitable.
    • The main intention being thermal
    comfort by passive cooling, the
    charts show the performance of
    water as most effective.
    ROOF PONDS- WHAT ARE THEY?
    • The roofpond system: is a passive solar radiation
    system

    • Consists of motorized retractable insulation


    panels, best defined as a hybrid system.

    • It can be interactive: manual when at home, and


    motorized when owners are away.

    • The roof pond concept combines the traditional


    functions of a roof with a means of natural
    heating and cooling.
    ROOF PONDS- HOW DO THEY WORK?
    • The key elements of the concept are:
    • Use of water for heat storage and as interim heat
    sink.
    • Thermal coupling of the water with the occupied
    spaces.
    • Exposure of the water pond to sunshine for
    heating.
    • Exposure of the water pond to the night sky for
    cooling.

    • The principal constituents of a roof pond system


    are the containers for the water like, metal or
    fiberglass tanks, plastic bags, the supporting
    structure, and the thermal insulation.
    COMPONENTS OF A ROOF POND
    HOW DO THEY WORK?

    FACTORS AFFECTING THEIR PERFORMANCE

    • Meteorological conditions
    • Water depth
    • Roof deck material
    • Thickness of the insulating panel
    HOW ARE THEY ENERGY EFFICIENT?
    • 19 roof pond cooling and 4 roof pond heating systems were identified.

    • The review suggests that in some cases, roof ponds can provide year-round
    thermal comfort while reducing demand for active heating and cooling systems.

    • Therefore, they can be utilized in efforts towards the goal of carbon–neutral


    design.

    • Roof ponds with wet gunny bags, shaded roof ponds, ventilated roof ponds, and
    roof ponds with movable insulation proved to be more effective relative to other
    variants of roof pond cooling systems.

    • More focus is on movable insulation systems because of its high efficiency in


    maintaining thermal balance.
    MOVABLE INSULATION- WHICH MATERIAL DO WE CHOOSE?

    • The chart shows a study about different


    types of insulation materials and their
    efficiency.

    • Considering the factors of Condensation


    resisitance, Insulation value,
    Affordability, Easy of installation,
    Durability and Functionability, the
    different materials' performances as
    experimented had been recorded.

    • According to this, Exterior Mechanical


    Shutters were concluded and most
    efficient.
    SO WHERE ARE THEY APPLICABLE?

    • Most applicable in regions with Composite


    climates, where heat and cold are extreme.

    • These are mainly intended to target the high


    heating during summers, extreme colds
    during winters.

    • The benefits of a roof pond are also useful for


    the desired mircoclimate during daytime and
    night time.
    PERFORMANCE AS PER THE SEASONS

    • The diagram explains the key features of a roof pond in two prototypes, using both to explain their
    performance during two cycles:
    1. Heating cycle during winters
    2. Cooling cycle during summers
    HEATING CYCLE: FOR WINTERS

    • The image shows two possibilities of roofing: flat and sloped roof.

    • This image illustrates the movement of insulation panels with availability of necessary solar
    radiation.
    • This image illustrates the heat being absorbed by water due to sunlight striking
    the surface of the metal decking.
    This image illustrates that heat absorbed by the water is transferred into the interior by radiation.
    • This ismage illustrates the closing of insulation panels when solar radiation is no longer enough to heat the
    interior.
    • This image illustrates the heat being retained in the interior throughout the night as the heat of the
    water does not escape the space, but stays, hence affecting the interior temperature.
    2. DURING COOLING CYCLE

    • During daytime in summers, the insulation panels are closed to reflect the solar radiation from the
    water body to prevent it from heating up.
    • As water absorbs heat, the hot air from the interior rises up and is siphoned by the water in the roof
    pond.
    • The air becomes cooler, sinking below into the building.
    • In this way, the heat from the building interior is taken by the water and the interiors are maintained
    cool.
    • During the night, the pond is opened by retracting the insulation panels.
    • During this time, the heat is released into the surrounding atmosphere and the water is cooled down,
    which is applicable for the next day.

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