文摘
The efficiency of PCM-impregnated gypsum boards to improve the thermal performance of buildings was studied by conducting various computational simulations. Utilizing these boards was shown to be a promising strategy to achieve the governmental plans and buildings codes to decrease the energy consumption in buildings. Using these boards in new buildings, as well as existing buildings, increases the occupant comfort, and decreases the cost and energy required by the HVAC system. Increasing the amount of the utilized PCM leads to diminishing returns on efficiency.