PCM-Based Building Envelope Systems

PCM Enhanced Building Envelopes presents the latest research in the field of thermal energy storage technologies that can be applied to solar heating and cooling with the aim of shifting and reducing building energy demand. It discusses both practical and technical issues, as well as the advantages of using common phase change materials (PCMs) in buildings as a more efficient, novel solution for passive solar heating/cooling strategies.

The book includes qualitative and quantitative descriptions of the science, technology and practices of PCM-based building envelopes, and reflects recent trends by placing emphasis on energy storage solutions within building walls, floors, ceilings, façades, windows, and shading devices. With the aim of assessing buildings' energy performance, the book provides advanced modeling and simulation tools as a theoretical basis for the analysis of PCM-based building envelopes in terms of heat storage and transfer.

This book will be of interest to all those dealing with building energy analysis such as researchers, academics, students and professionals in the fields of mechanical and civil engineering and architectural design

Presents a thorough and up-to-date analysis of research on the topic of phase change materials and sustainable buildings Utilises numerous illustrations of passive design techniques to enhance reader's understanding Examines energy storage in PCM-based glazing systems in depth

Autorentext

Dr. Benjamin Durakovi is an associate professor at the International University of Sarajevo, in Bosnia, specializing in sustainable building technologies, with a particular focus on energy efficiency in buildings. He has authored/edited number of academic books, book chapters, and published a substantial number of research articles and reviews in leading journals specializing in energy efficiency and sustainable building technologies. His research has been featured in high-impact journals addressing topics like thermal energy storage, PCM-enhanced envelope systems, and low-energy building strategies. He is the author of a monograph titled "PCM-Based Building Envelope Systems: Innovative Energy Solutions for Passive Design," and among the others, a contributing author to several volumes on building energy demand management, where he among the others examined strategies for reducing peak demand and enhancing building energy responsiveness.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Phase change materials for building envelope systems.- Passive solar heating/cooling strategies with PCM.- PCMs integrated into the building structure.- PCM-integrated glazing systems and components.- PCMs in separate heat and cold storage devices.- Heat storage and transfer mechanisms in PCM-based building envelope systems.- PCM-based building envelope system modeling and simulation.- Conclusion.