What is it about?
This work focuses on an experimental study of the thermodynamic behavior of a workplace located in southern Algeria. '’Testo’' type devices have been installed to measure and record the thermal variables of this workplace for 24 hours for a typical day in May 2024. In addition, a numerical model has been developed to simulate the thermodynamic behavior of this workplace. Then, a comparison was carried out in order to prove the effectiveness of the numerical model developed during this work. Therefore, it has been found that the absolute uncertainty between the results obtained by the experimental method and those of the numerical method does not exceed 4%. However, it has been concluded that the severe climate in the Algerian south, as well as the construction materials currently exploited, contribute in a direct way to the increase in the average indoor temperature of this workplace, especially in summer. In addition, it has been noted that the average temperature of this workplace is between 28 °C and 30.5 °C. This forces us to take into account other building materials contributing to thermal comfort and saving electrical energy.
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Perspectives
Based on the results of this study, it is recommended to implement the following suggestions for architecture in the Algerian desert: • Instead of the air envelope, other thermal insulation materials can be used, such as vegetal materials, to reduce the spread of heat within the exterior walls of buildings. • Use reforestation near the workplace to reduce exposure to sunlight. • Use local building materials for their role in thermal comfort.
Dr OUDRANE ABDELLATIF
Faculté des Sciences et Technologie Université Ahmed Draya d’Adrar
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This page is a summary of: Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Thermal Behavior of a Workspace: Case Study, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, October 2025, Canadian Science Publishing,
DOI: 10.1139/cjce-2025-0019.
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