A review of recent improvements, developments, and effects of using phase-change materials in buildings to store thermal energy
When it comes to guaranteeing appropriate performance for buildings in terms of energy
efficiency, the building envelope is a crucial component that must be presented. When a …
efficiency, the building envelope is a crucial component that must be presented. When a …
[HTML][HTML] Innovation and progress in the incorporation of phase change materials into radiant floor systems
Abstract Research on incorporating Phase Change Materials (PCM) in Radiant Floor
Systems (RFS) is experiencing a growing interest, with promising potential for improving …
Systems (RFS) is experiencing a growing interest, with promising potential for improving …
Thermal energy simulation of PCM-based radiant floor cooling systems for naturally ventilated buildings in a hot and humid climate
This study investigated the applicability of a thermal energy simulation (TES) for a naturally
ventilated building in which a phase change material (PCM)-based radiant floor cooling …
ventilated building in which a phase change material (PCM)-based radiant floor cooling …
[HTML][HTML] Building envelope-enhanced phase change material and night ventilation: Effect of window orientation and window-to-wall ratio on indoor temperature
Integrating phase change material (PCM) and natural night ventilation (NNV) has notably
improved building indoor thermal comfort in hot locations. The current study investigates the …
improved building indoor thermal comfort in hot locations. The current study investigates the …
Study on thermal storage effectiveness of a novel PCM concrete applied in buildings located at four cities
X Liu, Y Yang, Z Sheng, W Wu, Y Wang, J Dumoulin - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The implementation of phase change thermal storage technology represents a high-
potential strategy for mitigating energy consumption and reducing heating and cooling loads …
potential strategy for mitigating energy consumption and reducing heating and cooling loads …
A novel method to evaluate phase change materials' impact on buildings' energy, economic, and environmental performance via controlled natural ventilation
The construction industry consumes a significant portion of global energy, with space
conditioning in buildings accounting for a substantial 34% of energy usage. Notably, the …
conditioning in buildings accounting for a substantial 34% of energy usage. Notably, the …
A comprehensive review on building integrated phase change floors with phase change materials for energy storage and indoor environment control
T Wang, H Wang, A Wang, R Lahdelma, G Wang… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase change floor (PCF) integrated with phase change materials (PCMs) can achieve
latent heat storage, reduce system energy consumption, and improve indoor thermal …
latent heat storage, reduce system energy consumption, and improve indoor thermal …
Thermal performance of an ice storage device for cooling compressed mine air in high-temperature mine refuge chambers
Power outages and the risk of explosion in disaster areas make the temperature control in
hot mine refuge chambers become extremely challenging. In this article, an ice storage …
hot mine refuge chambers become extremely challenging. In this article, an ice storage …
[HTML][HTML] The development of radiant floor cooling system (RFCS): System type, control strategy, and application
The utilization of radiant floor systems is one effective method to address the increasing
cooling demand. The radiant floor cooling system (RFCS) has self-regulating capabilities …
cooling demand. The radiant floor cooling system (RFCS) has self-regulating capabilities …
Perspective on the development of energy storage technology using phase change materials in the construction industry: a review
The construction industry is responsible for high energetic consumption, especially
associated with buildings' heating and cooling needs. This issue has attracted the attention …
associated with buildings' heating and cooling needs. This issue has attracted the attention …