The impact of thermal mass on building energy consumption
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.04.024
Abstract: This paper presents new metrics to measure the effect of thermal mass on the energy required to heat and cool buildings. Previous studies have been flawed as they have not considered the interaction between intermittent… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; impact; high thermal; mass ... See more keywords
Thermal transmittance effect on energy consumption of Mediterranean buildings with different thermal mass
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113437
Abstract: Abstract High thermal mass construction is commonly used to reduce cooling energy consumption during the summer period as a passive design strategy in the Mediterranean region. Although being a generalized design practice, the benefit to… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; thermal transmittance; energy consumption; mass ... See more keywords
Effect of geometry and thermal mass of Direct-Metal-Laser-Sintered aluminium Heat Exchangers filled with phase change materials on Lithium-Ion cells’ passive cooling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117151
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the effect of mass and geometry as design parameters of a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cell Thermal Management System (TMS) based on a Direct-Metal-Laser-Sintered (DMLS) structure filled on Phase Change Material (PCM). As… read more here.
Keywords: heat; ion; mass; geometry ... See more keywords
The modelling gap: Quantifying the discrepancy in the representation of thermal mass in building simulation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.12.017
Abstract: Enhanced fabric performance is fundamental to reduce the energy consumption in buildings. Research has shown that the thermal mass of the fabric can be used as a passive design strategy to reduce energy use for… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; gap quantifying; performance; simulation ... See more keywords
Effect of thermal mass, night ventilation and window shading on summer thermal comfort of buildings in a temperate climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108126
Abstract: Abstract Night ventilation and external blinds are the most commonly used passive methods to protect buildings from overheating during high summer temperatures. Another recommended measure is high thermal inertia of buildings. The aim of the… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; temperature; night; night ventilation ... See more keywords
Empirical and computational evidence for thermal mass assessment: The example of insulating concrete formwork
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.02.021
Abstract: Abstract Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) is a site-based Modern Method of Construction (MMC). As a MMC, ICF has several advantages; increased speed of construction, cost and defect reduction, safety, among others. Moreover, the ICF wall… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; icf; evidence; concrete formwork ... See more keywords
A porous building approach for modelling flow and heat transfer around and inside an isolated building on night ventilation and thermal mass
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.11.137
Abstract: Recently, more and more attention is paid on passive energy saving technologies in buildings, including night ventilation and thermal mass. In the paper, a porous building model is proposed to investigate wind and thermal environment… read more here.
Keywords: building; thermal mass; night ventilation;
Concrete as a thermal mass material for building applications - A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2018.04.021
Abstract: Abstract Identifying new energy saving methods in the building sector is essential due to limited natural energy sources and the rising population. Thermal mass materials have the ability to absorb and store heat before releasing… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; capacity; building; material ... See more keywords
Thermal performance and comfort potential estimation in low-rise high thermal mass naturally ventilated office buildings in India: An experimental study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2018.09.003
Abstract: Abstract This study assesses the applicability of thermal mass as a passive design strategy in naturally ventilated office spaces in composite climate of India. The research is an experimental study of two high thermal mass… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; office; high thermal; mass ... See more keywords
Development of a second-order dynamic model for quantifying impact of thermal mass on indoor thermal environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102496
Abstract: Abstract Indoor thermal environment can be significantly influenced by thermal mass, which is not considered quantitatively in building thermal design due to the lack of a simple and accurate calculation model. For this reason, a… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; indoor thermal; thermal environment; indoor ... See more keywords
Specificity Switching Pathways in Thermal and Mass Evaporation of Multicomponent Hydrocarbon Droplets: A Mesoscopic Observation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-05160-z
Abstract: For well over one century, the Hertz–Knudsen equation has established the relationship between thermal – mass transfer coefficients through a liquid – vapour interface and evaporation rate. These coefficients, however, have been often separately estimated… read more here.
Keywords: thermal mass; evaporation; multicomponent hydrocarbon; mass evaporation ... See more keywords