The application of a validated numerical model to predict the energy conservation potential of using phase change materials in the fabric of a building

Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells

Volumn 90, Issue 13, 2006, Pages 1951-1960

  Huang, M J ^a   Eames, P C ^a   Hewitt, N J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cavity wall; Condensation; Phase change material (PCM)

Indexed keywords

BUILDINGS; CONDENSATION; CONSTRUCTION; HEAT STORAGE; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; SOLAR ENERGY;

CAVITY WALL; CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS; HUMAN COMFORT; PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (PCM);

ENERGY CONSERVATION;

EID: 33646911364     PISSN: 09270248     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2006.02.002     Document Type: Article

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