Applications of Phase Change Material in highly energy-efficient houses

Rodríguez-Ubiñas, Edwin; Ruiz-Valero, Letzai; Vega, Sergio; Neila, Javier

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.03.018

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“…These potentials allow the increase of system energy efficiency, and the reduction of pipe size and collector area, moreover save pumping power consumption due to less quantity of heat transfer fluids [19]. But till now, more applications of PCM [20][21][22][23][24][25] have been found in the BIST system for the function of thermal storage with the characteristics of a great thermal energy storage capacity, a high heat transfer property and a positive phase change temperatures. Although the heat transfer of PCM is quite complicated, it has broad prospects for the practical application in the future.…”

Section: Pcm-based Facade Bist Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Building Integrated Solar Thermal (BIST) Technologies and Their Applications: A Review of Structural Design and Architectural Integration

Shen¹,

Wang²,

Tang³

et al. 2015

J Fundam Renewable Energy Appl

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Section: Pcm-based Facade Bist Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Building Integrated Solar Thermal (BIST) Technologies and Their Applications: A Review of Structural Design and Architectural Integration

Shen¹,

Wang²,

Tang³

et al. 2015

J Fundam Renewable Energy Appl

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“…Some of them have Sensible TES systems based on heavy materials as concrete, stone or sand while others used Latent TES systems taking advance of the thermal storage capacity of phase change materials (PCM). From the SD 2005 in Washington, many Solar Decathlon houses had used Latent TES systems [20]. In 2012, 61% of the houses used the PCM passive or active applications.…”

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Energy efficiency evaluation of zero energy houses

Rodríguez-Ubiñas

Rodríguez

Voss

et al. 2014

Energy and Buildings

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a b s t r a c tGiven the global energy and environmental situation, the European Union has been issuing directives with increasingly demanding requirements in term of the energy efficiency in buildings. The international competition of sustainable houses, Solar Decathlon Europe (SDE), is aligned with these European objectives. SDE houses are low energy solar buildings that must reach the near to zero energy houses' goal. In the 2012 edition, in order to emphasize its significance, the Energy Efficiency Contest was added. SDE houses' interior comfort, functioning and energy performance is monitored. The monitoring data can give an idea about the efficiency of the houses. However, a jury comprised by international experts is responsible for carrying out the houses energy efficiency evaluation. Passive strategies and houses services are analyzed. Additionally, the jury's assessment has been compared with the behavior of the houses during the monitoring period. Comparative studies make emphasis on the energy aspects, houses functioning and their interior comfort. Conclusions include thoughts related with the evaluation process, the results of the comparative studies and suggestions for the next competitions.

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“…PCMs are mainly classified as organic, inorganic and eutectic, and the main advantages and disadvantages of each PCM type can be found in refs. [71][72][73][74][75][76][77]. Regarding building applications, PCMs should have a melting/solidification temperature in the practical range of application, high latent heat of fusion and improved thermal conductivity [9].…”

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Energy efficiency and thermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction: A review

Soares

Santos

Gervásio

et al. 2017

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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The improvement of the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar thermal energy, and the reduction of energy demand during the several stages of buildings' life cycle is crucial towards a more sustainable built environment. This paper presents an overview of the main features of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction with cold-formed elements from the point of view of life cycle energy consumption. The main LSF systems are described and some strategies for reducing thermal bridges and for improving the thermal resistance of LSF envelope elements are presented. Several passive strategies for increasing the thermal storage capacity of LSF solutions are discussed and particular attention is devoted to the incorporation of phase change materials (PCMs). These materials can be used to improve indoor thermal comfort, to reduce the energy demand for air-conditioning and to take advantage of solar thermal energy. The importance of reliable dynamic and holistic simulation methodologies to assess the energy demand for heating and cooling during the operational phase of LSF buildings is also discussed. Finally, the life cycle assessment (LCA) and the environmental performance of LSF construction are reviewed to discuss the main contribution of this kind of construction towards more sustainable buildings.

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Applications of Phase Change Material in highly energy-efficient houses

Cited by 132 publications

References 49 publications

Building Integrated Solar Thermal (BIST) Technologies and Their Applications: A Review of Structural Design and Architectural Integration

Building Integrated Solar Thermal (BIST) Technologies and Their Applications: A Review of Structural Design and Architectural Integration

Energy efficiency evaluation of zero energy houses

Energy efficiency and thermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction: A review

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