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

Author(s) : BARNARD N.

Summary

The paper presents an overview of systems that utilize thermal mass in conjunction with night ventilation. It discusses the concepts behind and development of a system (CoolDeck) 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. A case study is presented demonstrating the effectiveness of the system in a refurbishment application. The incorporation of phase change material into the system for a subsequent phase of the refurbishment is also described.

Details

Original title: Thermal mass and night ventilation: utilizing "hidden" thermal mass.
Record ID : 2006-0399
Languages: English
Source: PCM 2003. Proceedings of the phase change material and slurry scientific conference and business forum.
Publication date: 2003/04/23

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Indexing

Themes: Other air-conditioning equipment;
Comfort air conditioning
Keywords: Office; Building; Ventilation; Wall; Material; Case study; Air conditioning; Change of phase