Coupling controlled environmental forcing and transient plane source method: An innovative thermal characterization procedure for building insulation materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.10.155
Abstract: Abstract Thermal insulation materials can be considered as an effective strategy to decrease thermal losses through the building envelope. According to international standards, the thermal characterization of such materials is carried out at the mean… read more here.
Keywords: forcing transient; thermal characterization; insulation materials; insulation ... See more keywords
Characteristics and formation mechanism of compact/porous structures in char layers of EPDM insulation materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2017.10.091
Abstract: Abstract A char layer is the first barrier against the ablation of insulation materials because it is the first to be subjected to thermal-chemical ablation and particle and gas-mechanical erosion. To study the ablation mechanism… read more here.
Keywords: char layer; mechanism; ablation; layer ... See more keywords
Characterization of eco-efficient acoustic insulation materials (traditional and innovative)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.02.132
Abstract: Abstract There is a growing awareness towards using materials with less social, economic and environmental impacts in the construction and rehabilitation of buildings. However, the evaluation of the sustainability of acoustic insulation materials in these… read more here.
Keywords: eco efficient; acoustic insulation; construction; insulation materials ... See more keywords
Flammability assessment of phase change material wall lining and insulation materials with different weight fractions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.08.012
Abstract: The built environment increasingly includes innovative material aimed at drastically reducing energy consumption. Various types of phase change material (PCM) products are available but under the current fire safety guidelines their usage may be restricted… read more here.
Keywords: phase change; energy; insulation materials; insulation ... See more keywords
Thermal, hygric, and environmental performance evaluation of thermal insulation materials for their sustainable utilization in buildings.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116033
Abstract: As energy use in the building sector is increasing worldwide, building materials with characteristics that save energy are becoming increasingly important; in addition, there is an emerging need for high-performance insulation materials with low thermal… read more here.
Keywords: insulation materials; insulation; thermal conductivity; performance ... See more keywords
Limit of validity of the log-linear model for determining thermal properties of light insulation materials with cylindrical hot probe
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2017.04.002
Abstract: Abstract This work aims to contribute to the long term objective of developing in situ thermal characterization of building insulation material. Cylindrical hot probe can be considered the most adapted instrument but the heat flux… read more here.
Keywords: work; cylindrical hot; insulation materials; insulation ... See more keywords
A rapid screening method for thermal conductivity properties of thermal insulation materials by a thermochemiluminescence probe.
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DOI: 10.1039/d0cc04654j
Abstract: Acridine-based 1,2-dioxetane as a thermochemiluminescence (TCL) probe for temperature sensing exhibited an excellent response for temperature in the range of 85-130 °C with favorable sensitivity and good resolution. The proposed TCL probe could be applied… read more here.
Keywords: thermochemiluminescence; probe; insulation materials; thermal conductivity ... See more keywords
Design criteria for insulation materials applied in timber frame assemblies
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DOI: 10.1108/jsfe-01-2017-0015
Abstract: Purpose Insulation materials’ contribution to the fire resistance of timber frame assemblies may vary considerably. At present, Eurocode 5 provides a model for fire design of the load-bearing function of timber frame assemblies with cavities… read more here.
Keywords: timber frame; insulation materials; insulation; frame assemblies ... See more keywords
Radiation-Resistant Electrical Insulation Materials for Superconducting Magnet Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2023.3264954
Abstract: To develop radiation-resistant electrical insulation materials suitable for cryogenic temperatures and applications that require radiation resistance such as future nuclear fusion energy systems, a United States Department of Energy Fusion Energy Sciences funded study was… read more here.
Keywords: energy; electrical insulation; insulation materials; radiation ... See more keywords
Polymeric insulation materials for HVDC cables: Development, challenges and future perspective
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DOI: 10.1109/tdei.2017.006205
Abstract: Extruded polymeric HVDC cables have drawn great attention in modern power systems. This paper reviews the history and development of the polymeric HVDC cables and summarizes the key technical problems in extruded HVDC cables. It… read more here.
Keywords: hvdc cables; insulation materials; polymeric insulation; insulation ... See more keywords
Microstructure and performance characteristics of acoustic insulation materials from post-consumer recycled denim fabrics
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DOI: 10.1177/1528083720940746
Abstract: One of the key issues of the 21st century is to reduce the rate of continuously increasing environmental pollution from waste generated by human beings. Use of recycled materials and environmentall... read more here.
Keywords: characteristics acoustic; performance characteristics; acoustic insulation; insulation materials ... See more keywords