Gas filling in glass system

Abstract

The filler structure is one of the most critical parts of the building's envelope so great emphasis should be placed on its proper design. In addition to the number of panes in the glass system, material of the spacer, the type and the concentration of the filler gas in the cavity between glasses of the insulated system as well as the size of the cavity are also important. The paper focuses on the assessment of the influence of filler gas in the glass system cavity to the energy features of the glass structure. The reason for the assessment is the key influence of the inert gas and the glass cavity dimension on the energy properties of the glass system and the fact that its gradually decreasing concentration greatly affects the properties of the glass system.

In situ detection of product age and argon concentration as measure of the re-use potential of insulating glass units in buildings

“…A drawback of gas filling is the gradual loss of gas via the edge seal. In general, the impact of argon on the U-value of IGU's is rather small compared to the impact of low-e coatings, but it does contribute to a higher energy efficiency (Aspaugh et al 2016;Bizoňová and Bagoňa 2019). Regulations or clients may require a minimal U-value which is only feasible when argon is applied.…”

Conventional and Advanced Glazing Technologies for Enhancing Thermal and Lighting Performance

“…These gases are denser than air and have a low thermal conductivity hence reducing the amount of heat transfer through the IGU and the overall U-value of the fenestration. (Bizoňová & Bagoňa, 2019) When choosing between all inert or noble gases, the best option can be the Argon gas, it is most commonly used as it is the third most abundant gas in the world. As all inert gases, it is non-toxic, non-reactive, clear, odourless and what makes him mostly used that it is inexpensive.…”