Review of development survey of phase change material models in building

The application of phase change materials (PCMs) in green buildings has been increasing rapidly. PCM applications in green buildings include several development models. This paper briefly surveys the recent research and development activities of PCM technology in building applications. Firstly, a ba...

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Main Authors: Akeiber, Hussein J., Wahid, Mazlan A., Hussen, Hasanen M., Mohammad, Abdulrahman Th.
Format: Article
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/62466/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/391690
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Summary:The application of phase change materials (PCMs) in green buildings has been increasing rapidly. PCM applications in green buildings include several development models. This paper briefly surveys the recent research and development activities of PCM technology in building applications. Firstly, a basic description of phase change and their principles is provided; the classification and applications of PCMs are also included. Secondly, PCM models in buildings are reviewed and discussed according to the wall, roof, floor, and cooling systems. Finally, conclusions are presented based on the collected data.