Review of thermal energy storage technologies based on PCM application in buildings
TL;DR: In this article, a review of phase change material (PCM) technologies tailored for building applications is presented with respect to technological potential to improve indoor environment, increase thermal inertia and decrease energy use for building operation.
About: This article is published in Energy and Buildings.The article was published on 2013-12-01. It has received 367 citations till now.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an overview of different phase change materials (PCM) applications in buildings for reducing cooling loads under different climate conditions, and the factors affecting the successful and the effective use of the PCM.
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TL;DR: The principle of thermal insulation is by the proper installation of insulation using energy-efficient materials that would reduce the heat loss or heat gain, which leads to reduction of energy cost as the result as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: In residential sector, air conditioning system takes the biggest portion of overall energy consumption to fulfil the thermal comfort need. In addressing the issue, thermal insulation is one efficient technology to utilize the energy in providing the desired thermal comfort by its environmentally friendly characteristics. The principle of thermal insulation is by the proper installation of insulation using energy-efficient materials that would reduce the heat loss or heat gain, which leads to reduction of energy cost as the result. This paper is aimed to gather most recent developments on the building thermal insulations and also to discuss about the life-cycle analysis and potential emissions reduction by using proper insulation materials.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the Research Council of Norway and several partners through The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) have supported the development of zero-emission buildings.
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TL;DR: In this article, a review of the previous researches and developments on microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM) in thermal energy storage (TES) systems, focusing on the different methods of encapsulations and also the different applications of these materials.
Abstract: Phase change materials (PCM) can be employed in many fields because of their capacity to absorb and release energy when it is necessary. Nowadays, the number of studies about these materials is increasing because of their benefits in energy systems. This paper reviews the previous researches and developments on microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM) in thermal energy storage (TES) systems, focusing on the different methods of encapsulations and also the different applications of these materials. This review aims to be a useful guide for the researchers in this area, because it explains the different types of phase change core materials, the different shells, the methods to microencapsulate these PCM, the most used techniques to characterize these microencapsulated phase change materials, and a revision of the main applications.
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TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive summary has been presented based on the research of nano-encapsulated phase change materials (NanoPCM) in recent years, in which four aspects have been reviewed in detail: preparation and characterization of NanoPCM, application of nanoPCM in latent functional thermal fluid, dynamics simulation study of nanophotonics, and heat transfer enhancement of NanPCM.
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...For example, some of the studies are ocused on developing new PCMs [1–3], whereas other categoize and sort out existing candidates with regards to, for example, heir thermal and physical properties and melting ranges [4–6]....
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...In the following, some of the most significant ones are shortly summarized and put in chronologic order [5,6,13–17]....
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TL;DR: In this article, the melting and freezing behavior of various heat-of-fusion storage materials is investigated using the techniques of Thermal Analysis and Differential Scanning Calorimetry.
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TL;DR: A review of the latest publications on the use of phase change materials (PCM) in buildings is presented in this article, where the authors present a classification of materials, materials available and problems and possible solutions on the application of such materials in buildings.
Abstract: In recent years the use of thermal energy storage with phase change materials has become a topic with a lot of interest within the research community, but also within architects and engineers. Many publications have appeared, and several books, but the information is disseminated and not very much organised. This paper shows a review of the latest publications on the use of phase change materials (PCM) in buildings. The paper compiles information about the requirements of the use of this technology, classification of materials, materials available and problems and possible solutions on the application of such materials in buildings.
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TL;DR: In this article, phase change materials (PCMs) are used to capture solar energy directly and increase human comfort by decreasing the frequency of internal air temperature swings and maintaining the temperature closer to the desired temperature for a longer period of time.
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