Review
Construction & Building Technology
Pushpendra Kumar Singh Rathore, Naveen Kumar Gupta, Devanand Yadav, Shailendra Kumar Shukla, Sanjay Kaul
Summary: This study discusses the thermophysical properties of building envelope and building materials, with a focus on the applicability of phase change materials (PCM) in building envelopes. It provides an overview of the latest literature in which PCM is directly incorporated in building materials and offers future recommendations based on identified research gaps.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhyaddin J. H. Rawa, Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh, Arash Karimipour, Osama K. Nusier, Ferial Ghaemi, Dumitru Baleanu
Summary: The study investigated the impact of phase change material on walls and roofs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, showing that adding phase change material to the western wall and roof can lead to energy savings.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Tingting Yang, Yong Ding, Baizhan Li, Andreas K. Athienitis
Summary: Phase change materials (PCMs) can store latent heat within a narrow temperature range and regulate heat flow between indoor and outdoor environments, making them promising for improving thermal comfort and reducing energy load in buildings. The successful application of PCMs relies on adaptation to the local climate, as climate conditions influence the activation of latent energy storage and phase change process. This paper categorizes research on PCM-enhanced envelopes, including system and climatic parameters, and summarizes general trends for PCM selection and thermal performances. It provides insight into the dependency of PCM thermal behavior on climatic conditions, enhancing understanding of PCM operation in building structures and guiding future development and investigation of PCM-enhanced building envelopes.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Pengcheng Wang, Zhongbing Liu, Xiaoyang Zhang, Mengqi Hu, Ling Zhang, Jianhua Fan
Summary: Research on phase change materials (PCM) in building energy efficiency has rapidly developed in the past decade. The static PCM-based building envelopes lack flexibility in adjusting heat storage and release, resulting in low efficiency. The application of adaptive dynamic building envelope integrated with PCM (ADBEIPCM) addresses this issue. This paper systematically reviewed ADBEIPCMs for the first time, including their configuration, principles, control strategies, and performance. Research methods and PCM properties were also summarized.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Fan Feng, Yangyang Fu, Zhiyao Yang, Zheng O'Neill
Summary: This study aims to develop a model for PCM-integrated building envelopes that accurately simulates hysteresis behaviors. The model shows good agreement with experimental data during complete phase transitions and significantly improves performance compared to other PCM models during partial phase transitions. Whole building simulations demonstrate the model's effectiveness in predicting heating/cooling loads and zone mean air temperature.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaoqin Sun, Yuan Zhang, Kun Xie, Mario A. Medina
Summary: This paper presents a parametric study on the thermal response of a building wall with a phase change material (PCM) layer. The results show that using PCM layer in an optimal location and under suitable conditions can effectively improve the energy efficiency and space cooling effect of the wall.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Ruonan Cai, Zhigao Sun, Hang Yu, Erlin Meng, Junqi Wang, Mengling Dai
Summary: This paper provides a systematic understanding of the optimization problem in the application of phase change material (PCM) in the building envelope, including parameters affecting PCM performance, different optimization goals, and optimization methods based on simulation and inverse problems.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Khalid H. Almitani, Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh, Mashhour A. Alazwari, Elias M. Salilih, Radwan A. Almasri, S. Mohammad Sajadi
Summary: This study investigated the thermal behavior of a wall with the addition of phase change material under solar radiation. The effect of phase change material with a melting point of 21-23 C on heat transfer was examined. The results showed that adding a thickness of 1 cm to the western, eastern, southern, and northern walls reduced heat transfer by 18.5%, 18.1%, 17.4%, and 17% respectively. The effect of thickness was also explored, and it was found that for a building equipped with a 1 cm thickness, heat transfer reduced by 3.69 kWh/m(2).July.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dileep Kumar, Morshed Alam, Jay Sanjayan, Muhammad Harris
Summary: Phase change materials (PCM) can reduce energy consumption and improve thermal comfort in buildings. However, there are limitations in integrating PCM into construction materials, primarily due to the selection of suitable porous materials. This study aimed to select the most suitable porous material for developing Form Stable PCM (FSPCM) cement composite for concrete panels in building envelopes. Five different porous materials were considered based on their porosity, geometry, and surface morphology, and the performance of the synthesized FSPCM composite was evaluated. The study revealed that silica aerogel granules (SAG) had the highest PCM absorption capacity, while recycled expanded glass (REG) had lower absorption capacity. The Capric Acid/Hydrophobic expanded Perlite (CAHEP) showed the best overall performance in terms of absorption, thermal conductivity, strength, thermal inertia, latent heat storage, and thermal storage.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Manoj Kumar Sharma
Summary: This article presents a state-of-the-art review of PCM integrated photovoltaic technology, discussing the integration of concentrated and non-concentrated PV modules with PCM and the utilization of extracted heat for various purposes. The effects of ambient temperature, sunlight intensity, PCM melting point temperature, PCM channel orientation, and heat transfer enhancement configurations on PV panel performance are studied. Additionally, a complete methodology for the numerical solution of a conventional PV/PCM system is discussed, including the governing equations and boundary conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaonan Wang, Wengui Li, Zhiyu Luo, Kejin Wang, Surendra P. Shah
Summary: This paper comprehensively reviews and discusses the characteristics, design and application methods of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in building construction, as well as their effects on energy consumption and construction reliability. Promising research directions and areas for optimization are proposed, along with the future development and potential applications of PCMs in buildings.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Vikash Kumar Chauhana, Shailendra Kumar Shukla, Pushpendra Kumar Singh Rathore
Summary: Solar desalination is becoming the most prominent solution for water scarcity, with continuous improvements in distilled water production. Heat storage techniques are used to match supply and demand, and the use of biodegradable and nonbiodegradable materials has improved heat storage capabilities. This review provides a detailed analysis of these concepts and includes economic considerations.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
V. V. Tyagi, K. Chopra, B. Kalidasan, Aditya Chauhan, U. Stritih, Sanjeev Anand, A. K. Pandey, Ahmet Sari, Richa Kothari
Summary: This paper discusses the significant role of thermal energy storage in building energy performance, combining thermal properties of PCM materials and their applications in energy efficient buildings. The article summarizes the advancements, applications, and future solutions in thermal energy storage technologies, with a focus on PCM composites, control strategies, and PCM-based PV/T systems.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dongxia Wu, Mourad Rahim, Wendong Li, Mohammed El Ganaoui, Rachid Bennacer, Kaiyong Hu, Huan Sun, Zhili Sun, Tonghua Zou, Yanjun Zhang
Summary: Phase change material (PCM) and hygroscopic material (HM) in building walls are promising passive technologies for temperature and humidity regulation. Integrating the two materials allows for hygrothermal environment regulation and energy savings. This study evaluated the hygrothermal and energy performance of a shell enclosed by a PCM-HM wall, and found that the location and properties of the PCM play a crucial role in wall performance.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
T. Anfas Mukram, Joseph Daniel
Summary: The prime concern of the scientific community nowadays is high energy consumption and related greenhouse gas emissions. One of the major energy consumers is the building sector, which accounts for nearly 30% of total energy consumption. Researchers have suggested and implemented different cooling methods using phase change materials (PCMs) for building cooling. This article evaluates the application of PCM in building walls and bricks, highlighting the associated difficulties and possible alternatives.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Bjorn Petter Jelle
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Takeshi Ihara, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Tao Gao, Arild Gustavsen
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2015)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Takeshi Ihara, Steinar Grynning, Tao Gao, Arild Gustavsen, Bjorn Petter Jelle
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2015)
Article
Thermodynamics
Tao Gao, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Linn Ingunn C. Sandberg, Arild Gustavsen
JOURNAL OF POROUS MEDIA
(2015)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Serina Ng, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Tor Staehli
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2016)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Serina Ng, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Yingpeng Zhen, Olafur Haralds Wallevik
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2016)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Takeshi Ihara, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Tao Gao, Arild Gustaysen
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2016)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Silje Kathrin Asphaug, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Lars Gullbrekken, Sivert Uvslokk
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2016)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yansong Zhao, Yingpeng Zhen, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Tobias Bostrom
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Construction & Building Technology
Bjorn Petter Jelle, Tao Gao, Sohrab Alex Mofid, Tore Kolas, Per Martin Stenstad, Serina Ng
ICSDEC 2016 - INTEGRATING DATA SCIENCE, CONSTRUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2016)
Proceedings Paper
Construction & Building Technology
Tao Gao, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Arild Gustavsen
ICSDEC 2016 - INTEGRATING DATA SCIENCE, CONSTRUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2016)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Lars Gullbrekken, Tore Kvande, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Berit Time
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Barun Shankar Gupta, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Tao Gao
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2015)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Barun Shankar Gupta, Bjorn Petter Jelle, Per Jostein Hovde, Tao Gao
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2015)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Samiran Khorat, Debashish Das, Rupali Khatun, Sk Mohammad Aziz, Prashant Anand, Ansar Khan, Mattheos Santamouris, Dev Niyogi
Summary: Cool roofs can effectively mitigate heatwave-induced excess heat and enhance thermal comfort in urban areas. Implementing cool roofs can significantly improve urban meteorology and thermal comfort, reducing energy flux and heat stress.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qi Li, Jiayu Chen, Xiaowei Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the vertical wind conditions as a main external factor that limits the energy assessment of high-rise buildings in urban areas. Traditional tools for energy assessment of buildings use a universal vertical wind profile estimation, without taking into account the unique wind speed in each direction induced by the various shapes and configurations of buildings in cities. To address this limitation, the study developed an omnidirectional urban vertical wind speed estimation method using direction-dependent building morphologies and machine learning algorithms.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaojun Luo, Lamine Mahdjoubi
Summary: This paper presents an integrated blockchain and machine learning-based energy management framework for multiple forms of energy allocation and transmission among multiple domestic buildings. Machine learning is used to predict energy generation and consumption patterns, and the proposed framework establishes optimal and automated energy allocation through peer-to-peer energy transactions. The approach contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhances environmental sustainability.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ying Yu, Yuanwei Xiao, Jinshuai Chou, Xingyu Wang, Liu Yang
Summary: This study proposes a dual-layer optimization design method to maximize the energy sharing potential, enhance collaborative benefits, and reduce the storage capacity of building clusters. Case studies show that the proposed design significantly improves the performance of building clusters, reduces energy storage capacity, and shortens the payback period.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Felix Langner, Weimin Wang, Moritz Frahm, Veit Hagenmeyer
Summary: This paper compares two main approaches to consider uncertainties in model predictive control (MPC) for buildings: robust and stochastic MPC. The results show that compared to a deterministic MPC, the robust MPC increases the electricity cost while providing complete temperature constraint satisfaction, while the stochastic MPC slightly increases the electricity cost but fulfills the thermal comfort requirements.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Somil Yadav, Caroline Hachem-Vermette
Summary: This study proposes a mathematical model to evaluate the performance of a Double Skin Facade (DSF) system and its impact on indoor conditions. The model considers various design parameters and analyzes their effects on the system's electrical output and room temperature.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ruijun Chen, Holly Samuelson, Yukai Zou, Xianghan Zheng, Yifan Cao
Summary: This research introduces an innovative resilient design framework that optimizes building performance by considering a holistic life cycle perspective and accounting for climate projection uncertainties. The study finds that future climate scenarios significantly impact building life cycle performance, with wall U-value, windows U-value, and wall density being major factors. By using ensemble learning and optimization algorithms, predictions for carbon emissions, cost, and indoor discomfort hours can be made, and the best resilient design scheme can be selected. Applying this framework leads to significant improvements in building life cycle performance.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)