Dynamic insulation and natural ventilation: feasibility study.

Author(s) : ETHERIDGE D. W., ZHANG J. J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Dynamic insulation refers to use of porous insulation material through which ventilation air enters a building, thereby reducing the conductive heat loss through the material to very low levels. The main conclusion to be drawn from the present study is that the use of dynamic insulation with natural ventilation alone appears to be technically feasible for two-storey houses in certain environments, i.e. city centres and medium density suburban areas. The application of dynamic insulation to more exposed houses in suburban areas with a low density of buildings requires some form of mechanical extract at high wind speeds.

Details

Original title: Dynamic insulation and natural ventilation: feasibility study.
Record ID : 1999-3147
Languages: English
Source: Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol. - vol. 19 - n. 4
Publication date: 1998
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Themes: Other air-conditioning equipment;
Insulants
Keywords: Building; Natural ventilation; Design; Air change; Wall; Porous medium; Insulation; Air conditioning; Heating