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Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials

A Literature Review of Applications for Buildings Materials

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Authors:
  1. João M.P.Q. Delgado

    1. Faculty of Engineering, CONSTRUCT-LFC, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

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  2. Joana C. Martinho

    1. Faculty of Engineering, CONSTRUCT-GEQUALTEC, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

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  3. Ana Vaz Sá

    1. Faculty of Engineering, CONSTRUCT-GEQUALTEC, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

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  4. Ana S. Guimarães

    1. Faculty of Engineering, CONSTRUCT-LFC, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

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  5. Vitor Abrantes

    1. Faculty of Engineering, CONSTRUCT-GEQUALTEC, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

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  • Provides an update on various methods of incorporating phase changing materials (PCMs) into building structures

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)

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Table of contents (4 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    • João M. P. Q. Delgado, Joana C. Martinho, Ana Vaz Sá, Ana S. Guimarães, Vitor Abrantes
    Pages 1-15

  3. Impregnation of PCMs in Building Materials

    • João M. P. Q. Delgado, Joana C. Martinho, Ana Vaz Sá, Ana S. Guimarães, Vitor Abrantes
    Pages 17-34

  4. PCM Current Applications and Thermal Performance

    • João M. P. Q. Delgado, Joana C. Martinho, Ana Vaz Sá, Ana S. Guimarães, Vitor Abrantes
    Pages 35-70

  5. Conclusions

    • João M. P. Q. Delgado, Joana C. Martinho, Ana Vaz Sá, Ana S. Guimarães, Vitor Abrantes
    Pages 71-73
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About this book

This short book provides an update on various methods for incorporating phase changing materials (PCMs) into building structures. It discusses previous research into optimizing the integration of PCMs into surrounding walls (gypsum board and interior plaster products), trombe walls, ceramic floor tiles, concrete elements (walls and pavements), windows, concrete and brick masonry, underfloor heating, ceilings, thermal insulation and furniture an indoor appliances.

Based on the phase change state, PCMs fall into three groups: solid–solid PCMs, solid–liquid PCMs and liquid–gas PCMs. Of these the solid–liquid PCMs, which include organic PCMs, inorganic PCMs and eutectics, are suitable for thermal energy storage.

The process of selecting an appropriate PCM is extremely complex, but crucial for thermal energy storage. The potential PCM should have a suitable melting temperature, and the desirable heat of fusion and thermal conductivity specified by the practicalapplication. Thus, the methods of measuring the thermal properties of PCMs are key.

With suitable PCMs and the correct incorporation method, latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) can be economically efficient for heating and cooling buildings. However, several problems need to be tackled before LHTES can reliably and practically be applied.

 


Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Engineering, CONSTRUCT-LFC, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

    João M.P.Q. Delgado, Ana S. Guimarães

  • Faculty of Engineering, CONSTRUCT-GEQUALTEC, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

    Joana C. Martinho, Ana Vaz Sá, Vitor Abrantes

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials

  • Book Subtitle: A Literature Review of Applications for Buildings Materials

  • Authors: João M.P.Q. Delgado, Joana C. Martinho, Ana Vaz Sá, Ana S. Guimarães, Vitor Abrantes

  • Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97499-6

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-97498-9Published: 17 August 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-97499-6Published: 09 August 2018

  • Series ISSN: 2191-530X

  • Series E-ISSN: 2191-5318

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 73

  • Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 13 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Building Materials, Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials, Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings

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