22 research outputs found
Development by Electrohydrodynamic Processing of Heat Storage Materials for Multisectorial Applications
Foamy phase change materials based on linear low-density polyethylene and paraffin wax blends
Computational analysis of the influence of PCMs on building performance in summer
The insulation of buildings in summer requires to exploit the heat capacity of materials in order to delay the heat transfer through the building structure. Phase change materials (PCM) installed in buildings can reduce the indoor temperature; however, given their high cost, their use must be evaluated carefully. This paper investigates the structures that can be coupled with PCM efficaciously, and it highlights some problems that could be caused by PCMs. The investigation has been performed numerically by means of the Energy-Plus software