[esp-r] Re: phase change materials

[Hall Monika]

Dear Arianna,

I assume that the solidification temperature is below the melting temperature. If you don't see an influence in the temperature, it could be that the PCM does not get in the solidification phase it is melted always or the other way round, it is solid and never melts. Have you checked the temperatures?

Best regards
Monika

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Von: esp-r-bounces at lists.strath.ac.uk [mailto:esp-r-bounces at lists.strath.ac.uk] Im Auftrag von Arianna Sdei
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 10. September 2014 16:59
An: esp-r at lists.strath.ac.uk Club
Betreff: [esp-r] phase change materials

Dear All,

I am trying to use phase change materials, phase change plasterboard, via the active components. I am using a melting temperature of 26°C and a solidification temperature of 27°C. I am not sure about the solidification temperature and I would like to know if some of you can advise on this. I am trying to have the PCM exposed, so I always position it on the internal layer as I suppose when the software asks for the position it starts counting the existing layers from the exterior.

However I try, I can't see any substantial reduction in the indoor temperature during a hot summer month. Can any of you give some advice on how to reduce the indoor temperature further by changing the parameters?

Thank you in advance,

Best regards,

Arianna

Arianna Sdei

Research Fellow IFORE (Innovation For Renewal)

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

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