1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910337623503321

Autore

Delgado João M.P.Q

Titolo

Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials [[electronic resource] ] : A Literature Review of Applications for Buildings Materials / / by João M.P.Q. Delgado, Joana C. Martinho, Ana Vaz Sá, Ana S. Guimarães, Vitor Abrantes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

3-319-97499-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (80 pages)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology, , 2191-530X

Disciplina

621.4028

Soggetti

Building materials

Ceramics

Glass

Composites (Materials)

Composite materials

Sustainable architecture

Building Materials

Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials

Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Impregnation of PCMs in Building Materials -- PCM Current Applications and Thermal Performance -- Conclusions. .

Sommario/riassunto

This short book provides an update on various methods for incorporating phase changing materials (PCMs) into building structures. It discusses previous research into optimizing the integration of PCMs into surrounding walls (gypsum board and interior plaster products), trombe walls, ceramic floor tiles, concrete elements (walls and pavements), windows, concrete and brick masonry, underfloor heating, ceilings, thermal insulation and furniture an indoor appliances. Based on the phase change state, PCMs fall into three groups: solid–solid PCMs, solid–liquid PCMs and liquid–gas PCMs. Of these the solid–liquid PCMs, which include organic PCMs, inorganic PCMs and eutectics, are



suitable for thermal energy storage. The process of selecting an appropriate PCM is extremely complex, but crucial for thermal energy storage. The potential PCM should have a suitable melting temperature, and the desirable heat of fusion and thermal conductivity specified by the practical application. Thus, the methods of measuring the thermal properties of PCMs are key. With suitable PCMs and the correct incorporation method, latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) can be economically efficient for heating and cooling buildings. However, several problems need to be tackled before LHTES can reliably and practically be applied. .