This study aims to explore the effects of augmenting
the mass proportion
of a composite comprising paraffin and beeswax (PBPCM) within plaster,
which influences the thermal insulation of a dual wall. This work
is primarily based on the thermal properties of the composite material
PBPCM/plaster with varying percentages of PBPCM. Various essential
parameters, such as density, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity,
thermal diffusivity, and latent heat, were assessed and juxtaposed
with those of conventional plaster for the PBPCM/plaster composite
material. The evaluation of this composite material was executed through
an experimental device on a laboratory scale. The obtained results
show that the increase in the mass fraction of PBPCM in the plaster
decreased the thermal conductivity of plaster more than 3 times, whereas
this increase of the PBPCM fraction in plaster enhances heat retention,
specifically in specific heat capacity under constant conditions.
Nevertheless, in a dynamic state, thermal effusivity has the lowest
value for 50% PBPCM. The recommendation is to utilize 50% PBPCM, as
it yields an optimal thermal effusivity, and significant values of
specific heat capacity and latent heat have been noted for this percentage
of PBPCM, measuring 1263.77 kJ/kg K and 18.9 kJ, respectively. Additionally,
an increase in the PBPCM percentage narrows the temperature range
suitable for effective thermal energy storage.