Development of heat-storage building materials for passive-solar applications
Abstract
A heat storage building material to be used for passive solar applications and general load leveling within building spaces was developed. Specifically, PCM-filled plastic panels are to be developed as wallboard and ceiling panels. Three PCMs (CaCl2, 6H2O; Na2SO4, 10H2O; LiNO3, 3H2O are to be evaluated for use in the double walled, hollow channeled plastic panels. Laboratory development of the panels will include determination of filling and sealing techniques, behavior of the PCMs, container properties and materials compatibility. Testing will include vapor transmission, thermal cycle, dynamic performance, accelerated life and durability tests. In addition to development and testing, an applications analysis will be performed for specific passive solar applications. Conceptual design of a single family passive solar residence will be prepared and performance evaluated. Screening of the three PCM candidates is essentially complete.
- Publication:
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Presented at the Energy Storage Contractors Review Meeting
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982escr.meet.....F
- Keywords:
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- Ceilings (Architecture);
- Heat Storage;
- Panels;
- Phase Change Materials;
- Solar Energy;
- Walls;
- Calcium Chlorides;
- Filling;
- Hydrates;
- Residential Energy;
- Sealing;
- Thermal Cycling Tests;
- Engineering (General)