Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials - A Literature Review of Applications for Buildings Materials (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Release date:	August 2018
First published:	2019
Authors:	Joao M. P. Q. Delgado • Joana C. Martinho • Ana Vaz Sa • Ana S. Guimaraes • Vitor Abrantes
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	73
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-97498-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Industrial chemistry > Ceramics & glass technology Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General
LSN:	3-319-97498-X
Barcode:	9783319974989

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