Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials - A Literature Review of Applications for Buildings Materials

Preface

Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Definition

1.1.1 Sensible Heat Storage (SHS)

1.1.2 Latent Heat Storage (LHS)

1.1.3 Thermochemical

1.2 Classification of PCMs

1.2.1 Non-commercial/Commercial Materials

1.2.2 Organic/Inorganic/Eutectic Materials

References

2 Impregnation of PCMs in Building Materials

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Measurement of Thermal Properties of PCMs

2.2.1 Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

2.2.2 Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)

2.2.3 T-History Method

2.2.4 Methods Appraisal

2.3 Thermal Stability of PCMs

2.4 Heat Transfer Enhancement

2.5 Impregnation of PCMs into Construction Materials

2.5.1 Direct Incorporation or Impregnation

2.5.2 Encapsulation

2.5.3 Shape-Stabilized PCMs

2.5.4 Containers

2.6 Potential PCMs for Building Applications

References

3 PCM Current Applications and Thermal Performance

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Gypsum Board and Interior Plaster Products

3.3 Ceramic Floor Tiles

3.4 Concrete Elements (Walls and Pavements)

3.5 Trombe Walls

3.6 Windows

3.7 Concrete or Brick

3.8 Underfloor Heating

3.9 Ceilings

3.10 Thermal Insulation Materials

3.11 Furniture and Indoor Appliances

3.12 Safety Requirements

References

4 Conclusions

4.1 Further Suggestions