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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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Literature review on the use of phase change materials in glazing and shading solutions

Tiago Silva, +2 more
- 01 Jan 2016 - 
TL;DR: In this article, a review of phase change materials (PCM) technologies for translucent and transparent building envelope, such as windows, shutters and other shading devices, is presented.
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Experimental and numerical studies of hybrid PCM embedded in plastering mortar for enhanced thermal behaviour of buildings

Mohammad Kheradmand, +3 more
- 01 Jan 2016 - 
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a methodology for improvement of energy efficiency in buildings through the innovative simultaneous incorporation of three distinct phase change materials (here termed as hybrid PCM) in plastering mortars for facade walls.
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Thermal and electrical performance of an integrated PV-PCM system in double skin façades: A numerical study

Hagar Elarga, +4 more
- 15 Oct 2016 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, the performance of a system that integrates a photovoltaic (PV) layer and a phase change material (PCM) layer in a double skin facade (DSF) is investigated.
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Application of PCM underfloor heating in combination with PCM wallboards for space heating using price based control system

Reza Barzin, +3 more
- 15 Jun 2015 - 
TL;DR: In this article, the application of phase change material in the form of DuPont Energain ® wallboards in combination with an underfloor heating system incorporating phase change materials was investigated.
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Thermal response of brick wall filled with phase change materials (PCM) under fluctuating outdoor temperatures

Chengbin Zhang, +3 more
- 01 Dec 2011 - 
TL;DR: Based on the enthalpy-porosity technique, a model of thermal conduction accompanied with solidification and melting processes is developed and numerically analyzed to investigate the thermal response of the brick wall filled with phase change materials (PCM).
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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.