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Thermal mass and night ventilation: utilizing "hidden" thermal mass.

Author(s) : BARNARD N.

Summary

This paper presents the development and implementation of a system ("CoolDeck") that utilises thermal mass in conjunction with night ventilation. The system has been developed to improve the performance of systems where air is ventilated through false ceiling and floor voids to access "hidden mass". The system improves thermal interaction between the circulating air and the thermal mass of the slab. Phase Change Material has been integrated into the system to augment the thermal mass of the slab and provide additional thermal storage. A case study is presented demonstrating the effectiveness of the system in a refurbishment application.

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  • Original title: Thermal mass and night ventilation: utilizing "hidden" thermal mass.
  • Record ID : 2005-0385
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 2003/09/24
  • Source: Source: CIBSE-ASHRAE, Proc. jt. Conf. Build. Sustain. Value Profit Conf., Edinburgh
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