articleEnergy and BuildingsJun 12, 2015HYBRID OA

Phase change materials and thermal energy storage for buildings

ÁDÁlvaro de GraciaLFLuisa F. Cabeza

University of Antofagasta · Universitat de Lleida

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Abstract

It is well known that there is a need to develop technologies to achieve thermal comfort in buildings lowering the cooling and heating demand. Research has shown that thermal energy storage (TES) is a way to do so, but also other purposes can be pursued when using TES in buildings, such as peak shaving or increase of energy efficiency in HVAC systems. This paper reviews TES in buildings using sensible, latent heat and thermochemical energy storage. Sustainable heating and cooling with TES in buildings can be achieved through passive systems in building envelopes, Phase Change Materials (PCM) in active systems, sorption systems, and seasonal storage.

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  • HVAC
  • Thermal energy storage
  • Phase-change material
  • Environmental science
  • Phase change
  • Energy storage
  • Architectural engineering
  • Energy engineering
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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