Application of phase change material in building's heating and cooling load reduction

Document Type : Review Article

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1 School of Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering, Shiraz University Of Technology, Shiraz, Iran- P.O.B. 71839-38373 Shiraz, Iran.

2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shiraz University Of Technology, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract

Energy saving in building is one of the key issues in the sustainable energy development since in terms of primary energy consumption, buildings represent for more than 40% in most countries. Energy storage system is considered as an effective energy utilization method for buildings. In this paper, the phase change materials (PCMs) and their application in buildings have been introduced as a promising latent heat thermal energy storage method. The extensive melting temperature range in PCMs (from -100°C to 800°C and more) causes a strong inclination toward utilizing it for various applications. Using PCMs as a thermal energy storage system reduce the thermal energy demand of the building due to the time shifting in heat transfer phenomena from the heating and cooling energy source to the building. The PCMs can be usually used in form of microcapsule or flexible and rigid panels through the building envelope or double glazing windows. Based on the obtained results, the flexible and rigid panels are more cost effective than microcapsule PCMs. by selecting a proper PCM based on the corresponding thermal energy storage configuration, up to 30% energy saving can be achieved on the thermal energy utilization in the building.

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Journal of Renewable and New Energy
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 4
September 2015
Pages 48-54

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  • Receive Date: 01 August 2017
  • Accept Date: 01 August 2017

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