Thermal Transmittance of Porous Hollow Clay Brick by Guarded Hot Box Method
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DOI: 10.1007/s10765-017-2354-z
Abstract: The thermal property of a porous hollow clay brick was determined by measuring the thermal transmittance of the wall made of porous hollow clay bricks. Prior to the production of porous hollow clay bricks, nonporous… read more here.
Keywords: clay bricks; porous hollow; thermal transmittance; clay ... See more keywords
The impact of thermal transmittance variation on building design in the Mediterranean region
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.01.239
Abstract: Abstract Contrarily to what happens in northern European countries, buildings in the Mediterranean region are prone to overheating. Consequently, it is important to better understand the role that the thermal transmittance of the building envelope… read more here.
Keywords: mediterranean region; building design; thermal transmittance; energy ... 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
Window frame thermal transmittance improvements without frame geometry variations: An experimentally validated CFD analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.04.002
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, two ways to improve the PVC window frame thermal transmittance without frame geometrical dimension and material variations are presented. The first variation considered relies on inserting polyurethane foam into the air… read more here.
Keywords: thermal transmittance; window frame; geometry; frame thermal ... See more keywords
Lowest thermal transmittance of an external wall under budget, material and thickness restrictions: An integer linear programming approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.078
Abstract: Abstract This paper deals with the minimization of a building's external wall thermal transmittance, with the aim of improving the energy efficiency of the building. The wall's thermal transmittance must abide by the current legislation,… read more here.
Keywords: external wall; budget; thermal transmittance; thickness ... See more keywords
Influence of heating systems on thermal transmittance evaluations: simulations, experimental measurements and data post-processing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.03.032
Abstract: Abstract Nowadays, understanding the actual performance of building components is one of the key factor to achieve energy savings. For this reason, on-site measurements are essential but the boundary conditions during surveys can affect the… read more here.
Keywords: post processing; data post; heating systems; thermal transmittance ... See more keywords
Optimizing the evaluation of thermal transmittance with the thermometric method using multilayer perceptrons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.06.040
Abstract: Abstract The characterization of building thermal behaviour is crucial to achieve the low-carbon objectives of the European Union by 2050. In this way, the knowledge of the thermal transmittance is being developed as a significant… read more here.
Keywords: multilayer perceptrons; transmittance; thermal transmittance; thermometric method ... See more keywords
Review and comparison of current experimental approaches for in-situ measurements of building walls thermal transmittance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109417
Abstract: Abstract Identifying the actual thermal performance of a building envelope is crucial for energy audits when decisions are made concerning energy refurbishment and implementation of energy-saving measures regarding appropriate and cost-effective building technology selection. It… read more here.
Keywords: energy; situ measurements; building walls; thermal transmittance ... See more keywords
Estimating surface temperature from thermal imagery of buildings for accurate thermal transmittance (U-value): A machine learning perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101637
Abstract: Abstract Thermal performance assessment of building(s) is an essential process for optimal energy management, heat-loss evaluation, and energy audit applications. Such an assessment can help foresee the requirements for future intervention(s) and aid in benchmarking… read more here.
Keywords: thermal imagery; thermal transmittance; heat loss; performance ... See more keywords
Impact of air infiltration rate on the thermal transmittance value of building envelope
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102302
Abstract: Abstract Building envelope plays a crucial role in limiting the heat gains and affects the energy requirement for space cooling directly. To this end, building codes specify overall thermal transmittance values of the building envelope… read more here.
Keywords: thermal transmittance; building envelope; infiltration;
Impact of point thermal bridges on thermal properties of building envelopes
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DOI: 10.2298/tsci180719299s
Abstract: During the design of energy-efficient buildings with a ventilated facade systems, the evaluation of point thermal transmittance is complicated. It requires additional theoretical knowledge, special software and skills to use it. Because of that, point… read more here.
Keywords: thermal transmittance; point thermal; point; thermal properties ... See more keywords