Abstract
Previous research on phase change materials (PCM) for building applications has been done for several decades resulting in plenty of literature on PCM properties, temperature, and peak reduction potential. Thus, PCMs are a potential technology to reduce peak loads and HVAC energy consumption in buildings. There are few building energy simulation programs that have PCM modeling features, and evenfewer have been validated. Additionally, there is no previous research that indicates the level of accuracy when simulating PCM from a building energy simulation perspective. This study analyzes the effects a nonlinear enthalpy profile has on thermal performance and expected energy benefits for PCM-enhanced insulation.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 10 |
State | Published - 2012 |
Event | ASME 2012 6th International Conference on, Energy Sustainability & 10th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and, Technology Conference - San Diego, California Duration: 23 Jul 2012 → 26 Jul 2012 |
Conference
Conference | ASME 2012 6th International Conference on, Energy Sustainability & 10th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and, Technology Conference |
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City | San Diego, California |
Period | 23/07/12 → 26/07/12 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-5500-54245
Keywords
- building energy simulation programs
- building envelopes
- HVAC energy consumption
- phase change materials (PCMS)