Share

Experimental study on the thermal performance of a ventilated facade with PCM in its air cavity.

Number: pap. n. 043

Author(s) : GRACIA A. de, NAVARRO L., CASTELL A., et al.

Summary

In this study, the use of PCM is combined with the ventilated facade constructive system. Its thermal performance is experimentally evaluated and compared against a conventional constructive system during winter season in an experimental set-up located in Puigverd de Lleida (Spain). The PCM inside the air cavity will not only increase the solar absorption capacity during winter but will be used as a cold storage system during warm periods, as well. Significant energy savings of the heating systems have been registered. Moreover, the benefits of using the ventilated facade with PCM might be maximized if its operational mode is well controlled and optimized depending on temperatures, occupancy, schedule of energy demands, solar radiation, and internal loads.

Available documents

Format PDF

Pages: 8 p.

Available

  • Public price

    20 €

  • Member price*

    15 €

* Best rate depending on membership category (see the detailed benefits of individual and corporate memberships).

Details

  • Original title: Experimental study on the thermal performance of a ventilated facade with PCM in its air cavity.
  • Record ID : 30005780
  • Languages: English
  • Source: EuroSun 2012: solar energy for a brighter future. ISES-Europe solar conference. Conference proceedings: Rijeka, Croatia, 18-20 September 2012.
  • Publication date: 2012/09/18

Links


See other articles from the proceedings (44)
See the conference proceedings

Indexing