Effect of phase change materials on building heating and cooling load considering different wall combinations

Authors

  • Mustafa Özdemir image/svg+xml Fırat University

    Mustafa Özdemir; B.Arch, M.Sc., Received his B. Arch in architecture from Fırat University, Faculty of Architecture (2015-2019). Earned her M.Sc. Degree in Architecture from the Institute of Science of Fırat University (2023). Currently works as an architect in an architectural office. mustf.9396@gmail.com Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Fırat University, Elazığ, Türkiye.

  • Ayça Gülten image/svg+xml Fırat University

    Ayça GÜLTEN; B.Arch, M.Sc., PhD. Received her B. Arch in architecture from Beykent University, Faculty of Architecture as a bursary student (2000-2004). Earned her M.Sc. and PhD. Degree in building desing from the Institute of Science of Fırat University (2007-2014). Currently works an Associated Professor at Fırat University, Faculty of Architecture. Major research interests are cfd, building science, traditional houses, natural ventilation. aycagulten@gmail.com Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Fırat University, Elazığ, Türkiye.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47818/DRArch.2024.v5i3137

Keywords:

phase change material, design builder, cooling load analysis, heating load analysis, energy

Abstract

In this study, energy analyzes were carried out on a sample building for wall types where 3 main materials (brick, concrete block, aerated concrete) and 3 different insulation materials were used in different combinations, taking into account the situations with and without PCM. Building heating and cooling loads for 39 different scenarios derived in this way were determined by taking into account the coldest and hottest days of the year and also as the total energy need during the year. Analyzes were made with the Design Builder program and the results are presented with tables and graphs. By comparing and classifying the total energy loads of wall samples created for 39 different scenarios during the year, wall types that gave more positive results were determined. Three different PCM types with melting temperatures of 21 °C, 23 °C and 29 °C were used in the analyses. Based on the main material of the wall, three walls with the best performance among their main materials were initially determined. Then, among the wall types consisting of these 3 main materials (brick, concrete block, aerated concrete), the walls that showed the best performance were determined among the combinations created with the addition of insulation material and PCM. According to the results of the simulations, 25% energy savings were achieved when only insulation materials (XPS, EPS, Rock Wool) were used in the building envelope, and 9% energy savings were achieved when only PCM was used. By using PCM and insulation materials (XPS, EPS, Rock Wool) together, 30% energy savings were achieved.

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2024-12-29

How to Cite

Özdemir , M., & Gülten, A. (2024). Effect of phase change materials on building heating and cooling load considering different wall combinations. Journal of Design for Resilience in Architecture and Planning, 5(3), 363–377. https://doi.org/10.47818/DRArch.2024.v5i3137

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