EFFECTIVENESS AND OPTIMIZATION OF THERMAL INSULATION IN RESIDENTIAL ROOFING SYSTEM IN HOT-HUMID CLIMATE

• Main Author: SYED AHMAD ISKANDAR, SYED AHMAD FARHAN
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/15459/1/MSC%20THESIS%20G01266%20SYED%20AHMAD%20FARHAN%20SEPTEMBER%202013.pdf; http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/15459/

Solar radiation overheats the roof and causes thermal discomfort for occupants throughout the day. Room air-conditioners are used to improve level of thermal comfort. However, air-conditioners consume high amounts of electricity. Insulation can retard heat flow due to their high thermal resistance....