Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for energy storage in architecture. Use with the Magic Box prototype

Authors

  • F. J. Neila González Departamento de Construcción y Tecnología Arquitectónicas. Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
  • C. Acha Román Departamento de Construcción y Tecnología Arquitectónicas. Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
  • E. Higueras García Departamento de Construcción y Tecnología Arquitectónicas. Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
  • C. Bedoya Frutos Departamento de Construcción y Tecnología Arquitectónicas. Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2008.v58.i291.102

Keywords:

physical properties, temperature, thermal analysis, parafine, phase change materials

Abstract


The article shows an energy-accumulation system in change of phase materials, designed for a prototype dwelling used for building two bioclimatic and self-sufficient buildings. These bulidings have been built in Madrid, Washington and Beijing. The characteristics of these materials, the construction systems into which these materials were incorporated, its comparative valuation with sensitive accumulation systems, and the results of the building monitorization are included.

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Published

2008-09-30

How to Cite

Neila González, F. J., Acha Román, C., Higueras García, E., & Bedoya Frutos, C. (2008). Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for energy storage in architecture. Use with the Magic Box prototype. Materiales De Construcción, 58(291), 119–126. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2008.v58.i291.102

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