Evaluation of regenerative phase change drywalls: low-energy buildings application

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K. Darkwa

Applied Energy and Environmental Engineering Unit (AE&EEU), Department of Building and Environmental Health, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU, U.K.

Applied Energy and Environmental Engineering Unit (AE&EEU), Department of Building and Environmental Health, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU, U.K.Search for more papers by this author

K. Darkwa,

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K. Darkwa

Applied Energy and Environmental Engineering Unit (AE&EEU), Department of Building and Environmental Health, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU, U.K.

First published: 30 November 1999

https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-114X(199911)23:14<1205::AID-ER575>3.0.CO;2-H

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An integrated phase change drywall system has been analytically evaluated for low-energy building applications. The mathematical model indicates that it is possible to attain higher levels of thermal performance and efficiency with lower values of transfer units (NTU). Even though the model does not take into account the variable nature of the thermophysical properties of phase change materials (PCMs), reasonable thermal performance is achievable. Experimental validation is therefore recommended. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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