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The Effect of Triple-Glazed Water Flow Windows on Cooling Energy Consumption

Ahmet Koca(FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-0137-6988
Muhammed Gür(FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-0032-3518
Halil İbrahim Yamaç(FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-4628-0971
Pages
1838–1842
Publication Date
2026-07-15
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At the end of the experimental days, the minimum consumption (daily total) ratio of cooling devices of testing cabinets is around 0.33 and the maximum ratio of cooling devices is around 0.44 at the lowest flow rate.

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Objective & Hypothesis:A novel idea called the Water Flow Window (WFW) involves a regulated water flow in the space between two glazing panes.
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Key Findings & Data:The electrical energy savings rate of the cooling systems obtained with the WFW system design compared to normal windows.
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Conclusion & Impact:At the end of the experimental days, the minimum consumption (daily total) ratio of cooling devices of testing cabinets is around 0.33 and the maximum ratio of cooling devices is around 0.44 at the lowest flow rate.
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⚙️Variables:Energy · Water flow window · Electricity consumption

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A novel idea called the Water Flow Window (WFW) involves a regulated water flow in the space between two glazing panes. Running water in the summer can greatly lessen the heat gain in the room. This study is carried out in summer for triple-glazed windows in Elazig. The electrical energy savings rate of the cooling systems obtained with the WFW system design compared to normal windows. One side of the cabinets used in the experimental study is completely windowed, while the other facades are made with insulation material on the upper and lower parts. The experimental cabinets’ dimensions are 30x35x75 cm. As the water flow rate rises, the consumption rates fall. At the end of the experimental days, the minimum consumption (daily total) ratio of cooling devices of testing cabinets is around 0.33 and the maximum ratio of cooling devices is around 0.44 at the lowest flow rate.

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A novel idea called the Water Flow Window (WFW) involves a regulated water flow in the space between two glazing panes. Running water in the summer can greatly lessen the heat gain in the room. This study is carried out in summer for triple-glazed windows in Elazig. The electrical energy savings rate of the cooling systems obtained with the WFW system design compared to normal windows. One side of the cabinets used in the experimental study is completely windowed, while the other facades are made with insulation material on the upper and lower parts. The experimental cabinets’ dimensions are 30x35x75 cm. As the water flow rate rises, the consumption rates fall. At the end of the experimental days, the minimum consumption (daily total) ratio of cooling devices of testing cabinets is around 0.33 and the maximum ratio of cooling devices is around 0.44 at the lowest flow rate.

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Koca, A., Gür, M., Yamaç, H. İ. (2026). The Effect of Triple-Glazed Water Flow Windows on Cooling Energy Consumption. Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 4, 1838–1842. https://doi.org/10.34248/bsengineering.1963170

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