Influence of User Behaviour on the Functioning and Performance of Passive Phase-Change Material Systems after More Than a Decade of Operation

Phase-change materials (PCM) in buildings are considered a promising option to prevent overheating in warm seasons. Numerous studies have shown a noticeable improvement in thermal comfort through PCM, but in real applications they have often underperformed. User behaviour is often neglected as an im...

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Main Authors: Tabea Obergfell, Sebastian Gölz, Thomas Haussmann, Stefan Gschwander, Andreas Wagner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/11/1797