Analysis of Incorporating a Phase Change Material in a Roof for the Thermal Management of School Buildings in Hot-Humid Climates

Analysis of Incorporating a Phase Change Material in a Roof for the Thermal Management of School Buildings in Hot-Humid Climates

Strategies to reduce energy consumption are presently experiencing vigorous development. Phase change materials (PCMs) are novel materials that can reduce indoor temperatures via the change in material phase. Regarding the situation in Taiwan, there is no practical utilization of PCMs in school buil...

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Main Authors: Ruey-Lung Hwang, Bi-Lian Chen, Wei-An Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Buildings
Subjects:
phase change materials
hybrid ventilated school building
indoor thermal comfort
thermal management
energy conservation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/6/248

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