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Use of radiation control coatings (RCCs) to reduce building air-conditioning loads.

Author(s) : YARBROUGH D. W., ANDERSON R. W.

Type of article: Article

Summary

RCCs are used on building exteriors to reduce the absorption of solar energy. Reduced solar energy absorption results in lower exterior surface temperatures, and, consequently, less heat flow across the building envelope, and reduced electrical requirements to maintain air-conditioned space. Solar reflectance and ambient temperature emittance are key properties for RCC performance. A review of typical values for solar reflectance and ambient temperature emittance along with the dependence of these properties on RCC thickness is presented. The building simulation code DOE-2 has been used to calculate benefits of RCCs.

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  • Original title: Use of radiation control coatings (RCCs) to reduce building air-conditioning loads.
  • Record ID : 1994-0442
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: Energy Sources - vol. 15 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1993
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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