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| Thermal mass combined with other passive strategies can play an important role in buildings energy efficiency by minimizing the need of space-conditioning mechanical systems. However, for contemporary construction, the use of lightweight materials with low thermal storage capacity is becoming increasingly common. Phase Change Materials (PCM) can add thermal mass benefits to lightweight constructions. There are many studies about the use of PCM in buildings, but there are still some difficulties for effective use and practical application of these materials. The study of applications used in real buildings can help us find solutions to these difficulties. This paper analysed different PCM applications presented in highly efficient houses that have participated in the Solar Decathlon, an international competition organized by U.S. Department of Energy. These houses have been tested and monitored in Washington DC, place with suitable climate conditions for short term thermal storage systems in situ recreation. The study started with a classification of the PCM applications and included an analysis of the systems, materials, switching temperatures, contaiments and design strategies used to improve the houses energy performance. Results of researches of these systems and discussion about the developing trends of the applications presented in the different competitions are studied. | |
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Internacional
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JCR del ISI
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Título de la revista
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Energy and Buildings |
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ISSN
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0378-7788 |
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Factor de impacto JCR
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2,041 |
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Información de impacto
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Factor de Impacto 5-Años: 2.254 |
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Volumen
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50 |
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DOI
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10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.03.018 |
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