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Optimization of a phase change material wallboard for building use

Kuznik, F., Virgone, J. and Noel, J.
2008
Applied Thermal Engineering, 28(11?2): 1291-1298
Optimization; Phase change material; Wallboard; Energy storage; Thermal flow

Kuznik, F., Virgone, J. and Noel, J., (2008), "Optimization of a phase change material wallboard for building use", Applied Thermal Engineering, 28(11?2): 1291-1298.
Abstract:
In construction, the use of phase change materials (PCM) allows the storage/release of energy from the solar radiation and/or internal loads. The application of such materials for lightweight construction (e.g., a wood house) makes it possible to improve thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption. A wallboard composed of a new PCM material is investigated in this paper to enhance the thermal behavior of a lightweight internal partition wall. The paper focuses on the optimization of phase change material thickness. The in-house software CODYMUR is used to optimize the PCM wallboard by the means of numerical simulations. The results show that an optimal PCM thickness exists. The optimal PCM thickness value is then calculated for use in construction.

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Author Information and Other Publications Notes
Kuznik, F.
  1. A review on phase change materials integrated in building walls
  2. Experimental assessment of a phase change material for wall building use
  3. Interpretation of calorimetry experiments to characterise phase change materials
  4. Modeling phase change materials behavior in building applications: Comments on material characterization and model validation
  5. One dimensional benchmark based on PCM  
Virgone, J.
  1. Experimental assessment of a phase change material for wall building use
  2. Modeling phase change materials behavior in building applications: Comments on material characterization and model validation
  3. One dimensional benchmark based on PCM  
Noel, J.
     


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