Arasteh, Hossein, Maref, Wahid and Saber, Hamed H..
2024.
« Enhancing building energy efficiency: Innovations in glazing systems utilizing solid-solid phase change materials ».
Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, vol. 55.
Compte des citations dans Scopus : 3.
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Abstract
This study investigates the energy efficiency of a double-glazing window (DGW) integrating a solid–solid phase change material (SSPCM) with limited thickness, applied to the inner glass pane within the air gap. Numerical model, validated against experimental data, is developed using a finite volume method in ANSYS Fluent. In this model, the Discrete Ordinates (DO) model is applied to simulate radiation, while the enthalpy-porosity approach is used to capture the solidification and melting processes in the phase change material. With this model, the energy performance of the system is analyzed under various transient temperature values (10 to 30 ◦C) and ranges (1 to 5 ◦C) during the coldest and hottest days of the year, as well as during cloudy and sunny days in Montreal (Dfb), Vancouver (Cfb), and Miami (Aw). According to the obtained results in Montreal, the DGWSSPCM system consistently saves energy under summer sunny conditions, with optimal performance when the SSPCM remains transparent. However, it incurs energy losses in cloudy days, where the energy lost is 2.3 times greater than the energy saved in sunny days. In Vancouver, the system shows consistent energy savings, particularly at Tc = 30 ◦C, with average savings of 20.5 kJ (23 %) under summer sunny conditions. The system is most beneficial in Vancouver, where winter energy savings in cloudy days (50.6 kJ) are 7.1 times greater than the losses in sunny days (7.1 kJ). In Miami, the system results in energy losses by 60 % and 5 % (at Tc = 30 ◦C) under both summer sunny and cloudy conditions, respectively, indicating unsuitability for its climate. During winter sunny conditions, all three cities experience energy losses, with Vancouver showing the lowest of 7.1 kJ (3 %) and Montreal the highest of 64.4 kJ (19 %) at Tc = 30 ◦C. In winter cloudy conditions, the system saves energy in all cities, with the highest savings in Miami of 54.5 kJ (26 %) at Tc = 30 ◦C. Overall, the SSPCM-DGW system has proven to be beneficial in Vancouver across various conditions in terms of energy and visual performance. These findings highlight the necessity of considering localized climate factors when designing and implementing energy-efficient glazing systems. Finally, the SSPCM-DGW system has provided complete visual clarity during office hours, making it more suitable for commercial buildings.
| Item Type: | Peer reviewed article published in a journal |
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| Professor: | Professor Maref, Wahid |
| Affiliation: | Génie de la construction |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Nov 2024 19:47 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Nov 2024 15:08 |
| URI: | https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/29774 |
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