Solar air handling unit

A solar air handling unit (AHU) is provided with a fan; a support; and a solar voltaic module; wherein the support is provided with a vent; wherein the fan is disposed on the support; wherein an output of the fan directly communicates with an inlet of the support; wherein the solar voltaic module is disposed on the support; and wherein the solar voltaic module is configured to power the fan. The solar AHU is environmentally friendly.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring toFIGS. 1 to 5, a solar air handling unit (AHU) in accordance with the invention comprises the following components as discussed in detail below.

A fan1, a support2, and a solar voltaic module3are provided. The support2is provided with vents. The fan1is provided on the support2. Output of the fan1directly communicates with inlet of the support2. The solar voltaic module3is provided on the support2. The solar voltaic module3includes a plurality of solar cells being packaged and connected together. The solar cell is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect. The electricity is supplied to the fan1which can blow for forced convection. It is envisaged by the invention that no external power is required.

The invention has the following benefits. One is convection. It is understood that best time of a day for absorbing sunlight is 10 AM to 16 PM. A fan3having 3 W power and a solar voltaic module3capable of supplying12volt electricity is taken as an exemplary example. A draught of 36 m3/hour can be effected and it is sufficient for a small house or office. The other is temperature conditioning. The convection of the AHU can change the air temperature and humidity within an area used for cooling.

The solar voltaic module3is tilted at an angle of 15-degree to 45-degree with respect to a vertical line for best absorbing sunlight.

The surface of the support2distal the fan1is provided with a shroud4for covering an exit. The shroud4has a downward vent. The shroud4and the surface of the support2facing the vent are at an angle of 15-degree to 45-degree with respect to a vertical line. The solar voltaic module3is provided on the shroud4and on a surface facing the vent of the support2.

The exit of the support2is provided with a window blind5. Exit of the window blind5is directed at an inclined angle with respect to an exit of the shroud4.