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Experimental investigation of wallboard containing phase change material: Data for validation of numerical modeling

Frédéric Kuznik, +1 more
- 01 May 2009 - 
- Vol. 41, Iss: 5, pp 561-570
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In this article, an experimental comparative study is described, using cubical test cells with and without PCM composite, concerning the air and wall temperatures, and the results are compared with a numerical modeling and show that hysteresis must be considered to predict correctly the heat transfer.
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This article is published in Energy and Buildings.The article was published on 2009-05-01 and is currently open access. It has received 215 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Thermal energy storage & Heat transfer.

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Biomass Derived Porous Carbons Support in Phase Change Materials for Building Energy Efficiency: A Review

Gang Tan, +8 more
- 22 Nov 2021 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarized the recent research progress in the design and synthesis of shape stabilized phase change materials using biomass-derived porous carbons as solid supports and concluded that employment of shape-stabilized phase change material in buildings would contribute to a reduced indoor air temperature fluctuation, the improved thermal performance, and enhanced building energy efficiency.
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Biomass-derived porous carbons support in phase change materials for building energy efficiency: a review

Gang Tan
- 01 Jan 2022 - 
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors summarized the recent research progress in the design and synthesis of shape-stabilized phase change materials using biomass-derived porous carbons as solid supports and provided valuable insights and promising perspectives for potential research and development of phase change material from renewable feedstocks focused on applications in building and construction industry.
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Towards Sustainable Development: Building’s Retrofitting with PCMs to Enhance the Indoor Thermal Comfort in Tropical Climate, Malaysia

Zeyad Amin Al-Absi, +3 more
- 24 Mar 2021 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, phase change materials (PCMs) were used to improve the indoor thermal environment for more comfortable conditions in buildings. But the results showed significant improvement in the indoor temperature environment, especially when using lower transition temperatures and higher quantities of PCMs.
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Location and Thickness Effect of Two Phase Change Materials Between Layers of Roof on Energy Consumption for Air-Conditioned Room

Hamid Hamza, +4 more
- 01 Jun 2016 - 
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Thermal Behaviour Analysis and Cost-Saving Opportunities of PCM-Integrated Terracotta Brick Buildings

A. Chelliah, +3 more
- 05 Feb 2021 - 
TL;DR: In this article, phase change materials (PCMs) were used in the hollows of terracotta bricks to reduce external heat gains and losses. And the authors investigated the air-conditioning cost-saving potential of several PCM-stuffed terrace brick configurations in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Thermal Energy Storage: Systems and Applications

Ibrahim Dincer, +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an overview of thermal energy storage systems and their application in the context of thermal engineering, including thermal transfer with phase change in simple and complex geometries.
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PCM thermal storage in buildings: A state of art

V.V. Tyagi, +1 more
- 01 Aug 2007 - 
TL;DR: A comprehensive review of various possible methods for heating and cooling in buildings is discussed in this article, where the thermal performance of various types of systems like PCM trombe wall, PCM wallboards, and PCM shutters are presented.
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Use of microencapsulated PCM in concrete walls for energy savings

Luisa F. Cabeza, +5 more
- 01 Feb 2007 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, a new innovative concrete with phase change materials (PCM) on thermal aspects is proposed to study the effect of the inclusion of a PCM with a melting point of 26 °C.
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Investigation of the Thermal Performance of a Passive Solar Test-Room with Wall Latent Heat Storage

Andreas K. Athienitis, +4 more
- 01 Sep 1997 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, an experimental and numerical simulation study is presented of the application of phase change materials (PCM) in building envelope components for thermal storage in a passive solar test-room.
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Preparation, thermal performance and application of shape-stabilized PCM in energy efficient buildings

Yinping Zhang, +4 more
- 01 Oct 2006 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, a shape-stabilized phase change material (PCM) is proposed to absorb solar energy to narrow the temperature swing in a day in winter, and the optimal melting temperature of PCM is determined by simulation.
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In this paper, an experimental comparative study is described, using cubical test cells with and without PCM composite.