Thermal analysis of PCM wallboards to be used in building envelopes for energy conservation


Abstract in English

In this paper, an analytical and mathematical study of the PCM wallboards was done by simulate its thermal behavior, depending on governing heat transfer equations which describe the phase change process of the PCM wallboard . A mathematical model was done and used to simulate the thermal behavior of several different structures of the wall (single PCM wallboard, PCM wallboard + thermal insulation layer, PCM wallboard + a concrete block).

References used

Ahmad M., Bontemps A., Sallée H., Quenard D. (2006a) Thermal testing and numerical simulation of a prototype cell using light wallboards coupling vacuum isolation panels and phase change material. Energy and Buildings 38:673-681
Ahmad M., Bontemps A., Sallée H., Quenard D. (2006b) Experimental investigation and computer simulation of thermal behavior of wallboards containing a phase change material. Energy and Buildings 38:357-366
Diaconu B.M., Cruceru M. (2010) Novel concept of composite phase change material wall system for year-round thermal energy savings. Energy and Buildings 42:1759-1772

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