LAPSE:2023.20451
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LAPSE:2023.20451
Experiments and Modeling of Solid−Solid Phase Change Material-Loaded Plaster to Enhance Building Energy Efficiency
March 17, 2023
In this paper, cement mortar IN200 integrated with solid−solid PlusIce X25 commercial PCM was fully characterized for the first time via experimental tests and numerical simulations. An experimental setup was designed and built to evaluate the thermal performance of the composite. Experimental results confirmed the expected advantages of the PCM-loaded plaster in terms of inner surface temperature, inbound heat flux reduction, and the enhanced damping effect on the average temperature. The experimental results were used to validate and calibrate a finite element model implemented in COMSOL Multiphysics® 5.6. The model was adopted to carry out a parametric analysis assessing the influence of PCM mass fraction, phase transition temperature, and PCM mortar thickness. The composite thickness was the most influential parameter, resulting in an energy saving increase from 3.29% to 72.72% as it was increased from 10 mm to 30 mm. Moreover, the model was used in a set of dynamic simulations, reproducing real Mediterranean climatic conditions to capture the transition process for a long period in buildings. The PCM mortar located on the interior side exhibited the highest reduction in both heat flux and inner surface temperature, representing a simple approach to achieving the best thermal comfort conditions.
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composite plaster, energy efficiency building, solid–solid phase change material
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Farulla GA, Brancato V, Palomba V, Zhang Y, Dino GE, Frazzica A. Experiments and Modeling of Solid−Solid Phase Change Material-Loaded Plaster to Enhance Building Energy Efficiency. (2023). LAPSE:2023.20451
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Farulla GA: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy
Brancato V: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy [ORCID]
Palomba V: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy [ORCID]
Zhang Y: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy
Dino GE: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy [ORCID]
Frazzica A: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy [ORCID]
Brancato V: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy [ORCID]
Palomba V: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy [ORCID]
Zhang Y: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy
Dino GE: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy [ORCID]
Frazzica A: CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)—ITAE (Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia) “Nicola Giordano”, Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy [ORCID]
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Energies
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16
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5
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2384
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2023
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2023-03-02
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1996-1073
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