Development of Latent Heat Storage Phase Change Material Containing Plaster

Authors

  • Diana BAJARE Institute of Materials and Structures
  • Janis KAZJONOVS Riga Technical University
  • Aleksandrs KORJAKINS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.22.1.7745

Keywords:

phase change materials, plaster, latent heat, passive cooling, thermal inertia

Abstract

This paper reviews the development of latent heat storage Phase Change Material (PCM) containing plaster as in passive application. Due to the phase change, these materials can store higher amounts of thermal energy than traditional building materials and can be used to add thermal inertia to lightweight constructions. It was shown that the use of PCMs have advantages stabilizing the room temperature variations during summer days, provided sufficient night ventilation is allowed. Another advantage of PCM usage is stabilized indoor temperature on the heating season. The goal of this study is to develop cement and lime based plaster containing microencapsulated PCM. The plaster is expected to be used for passive indoor applications and enhance the thermal properties of building envelope. The plaster was investigated under Scanning Electron Microscope and the mechanical, physical and thermal properties of created plaster samples were determined.

Author Biography

Diana BAJARE, Institute of Materials and Structures

Department of Building Materials and Products
Faculty of Civil Engineering Riga Technical University
Kalku str. 1, Riga, LV 1658
Latvia

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Published

2016-01-21

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2016)

Section

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

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