Integrated Evaluation of the Performance of Composite Cool Thermal Insulation Materials

A family of composite cool thermal insulation materials has been developed as part of the DICOM research project, in order to provide building materials optimized for the retrospective insulation of existing buildings, which contribute in particular to the reduction of cooling loads in summer. An in...

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Published in:Energy procedia 2015-11, Vol.78, p.1581-1586
Main Authors: Antoniadou, P., Giama, E., Boemi, S.-N., Karlessi, Th, Santamouris, M., Papadopoulos, A.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Composite
cool
measurements
thermal insulating materials
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Summary:A family of composite cool thermal insulation materials has been developed as part of the DICOM research project, in order to provide building materials optimized for the retrospective insulation of existing buildings, which contribute in particular to the reduction of cooling loads in summer. An integrated evaluation of the materials was carried out in 2013-2014, by means of in vitro and in situ measurements, in order to determine and evaluate the materials’ performance and the thermal comfort conditions before and after the retrofitting. Finally, a Life Cycle Analysis was carried for the materials, in order to evaluate their environmental impact.
ISSN:1876-6102
1876-6102
DOI:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.214