Energetic efficiency of room wall containing PCM wallboard: A full-scale experimental investigation

Kuznik, Frédéric; Virgone, Joseph; Roux, Jean-Jacques

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2007.01.022

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“…In order to evaluate the capacity of PCM to stabilise the internal environment when there were external temperature changes and solar radiations, Kuznik et al [60] designed an experimental test room MINIBAT using a battery of 12 spotlights to simulate an artificial sunning and they got the results that the PCM wallboard can reduce the air temperature fluctuations in the room and enhance the natural convection mixing of the air, avoiding uncomfortable thermal stratifications. Kuznik and Virgone [61] also tested two identical test cells under two kinds of external temperature evolutions, heating and cooling steps with various slopes and sinusoidal temperature evolution with 24h period.…”

Section: Pcm Wallboardmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) in building applications

2012

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Thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) offers a high thermal storage density with a moderate temperature variation, and has attracted growing attention due to its important role in achieving energy conservation in buildings with thermal comfort. Various methods have been investigated by previous researchers to incorporate PCMs into the building structures, and it has been found that with the help of PCMs the indoor temperature fluctuations can be reduced significantly whilst maintaining desirable thermal comfort. This paper summarises previous works on latent thermal energy storage in building applications, covering PCMs, the impregnation methods, current building applications and their thermal performance analyses, as well as numerical simulation of buildings with PCMs. Over 100 references are included in this paper.

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Section: Pcm Wallboardmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2012

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“…An inverse method was applied to solve numerical modeling and assumed the conductivity of all materials involved to be constant to validate the experimental results. The results concluded that a 5 mm of PCM layer board had twice the thermal inertia of non-PCM wallboard and performed equivalently to an 8 cm thick concrete wall [207]. A finite element algorithm validated the prototype experimental results that an air layer between PCM and metal in the wallboard can enhance thermal mass sensibly, with ease of installation [208].…”

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confidence: 68%

Micro-Encapsulated Phase Change Materials: A Review of Encapsulation, Safety and Thermal Characteristics

2016

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Phase change materials (PCMs) have been identified as potential candidates for building energy optimization by increasing the thermal mass of buildings. The increased thermal mass results in a drop in the cooling/heating loads, thus decreasing the energy demand in buildings. However, direct incorporation of PCMs into building elements undermines their structural performance, thereby posing a challenge for building integrity. In order to retain/improve building structural performance, as well as improving energy performance, micro-encapsulated PCMs are integrated into building materials. The integration of microencapsulation PCMs into building materials solves the PCM leakage problem and assures a good bond with building materials to achieve better structural performance. The aim of this article is to identify the optimum micro-encapsulation methods and materials for improving the energy, structural and safety performance of buildings. The article reviews the characteristics of micro-encapsulated PCMs relevant to building integration, focusing on safety rating, structural implications, and energy performance. The article uncovers the optimum combinations of the shell (encapsulant) and core (PCM) materials along with encapsulation methods by evaluating their merits and demerits.

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“…Several passive PCM-based TES solutions for buildings have been studied during the last decades, for both opaque and window facades, such as PCM enhanced drywalls [2,[89][90][91][92][93][94][95][96][97][98][99][100][101][102][103][104], SSPCM elements [105][106][107][108][109][110][111][112][113][114][115][116][117][118][119][120], PCM-based ventilated facades [121][122][123][124][125][126], PCM-shutters and PCM-window blinds systems [127][128][129][130][131], interior sun protections with PCMs [132,133], translucent PCM walls [134]…”

Section: Phase Change Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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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Energetic efficiency of room wall containing PCM wallboard: A full-scale experimental investigation

Cited by 281 publications

References 7 publications

Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) in building applications

Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) in building applications

Micro-Encapsulated Phase Change Materials: A Review of Encapsulation, Safety and Thermal Characteristics

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

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