Abstract
The electrical consumption can be shifted from peak period to off-peak period using phase change materials (PCMs). In this paper, a new radiant floor heating/cooling system is presented. There are two layers of PCM, which are used to store energy in the off-peak period and release energy in the peak period. A numerical model is built to analyze the thermal performances of the system during heating/cooling. The influences of heat of fusion, phase transition temperature, water temperature and room temperature on the performance of the system are obtained. The model is helpful to calculate and design such kind of radiant floor heating/cooling systems.
| Original language | English |
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| State | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 7th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, IAQVEC 2010 - Syracuse, NY, United States Duration: 15 Aug 2010 → 18 Aug 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | 7th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, IAQVEC 2010 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Syracuse, NY |
| Period | 15/08/10 → 18/08/10 |
Keywords
- Energy storage
- Numerical simulation
- Phase change material
- Radiant floor system