Journal article
Thermal and energy performance evaluation of a full-scale test cabin equipped with PCM embedded radiant chilled ceiling
Seyedmostafa Mousavi, Behzad Rismanchi, Stefan Brey, Lu Aye
Building and Environment | Elsevier BV | Published : 2023
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Abstract
The escalating global demand for space cooling has led to the emergence of new cooling technologies, including the phase change material embedded radiant chilled ceiling (PCM-RCC) system. This technology improves energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality, while also offering demand-side flexibility. The present study experimentally evaluates the thermal efficiency and energy performance of a PCM-RCC system in a full-scale test cabin equipped with PCM panels. Here, the transient thermal behaviour of PCM ceiling panels besides the cooling energy delivered during charging-discharging cycles are examined. The indoor thermal comfort and peak electricity demand reduction enabled by the pr..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank their industry partner, Invaus Pty Ltd, for preparing the test cabin. The authors are also grateful to Prof. Alessandro Toffoli for providing a high-performance thermal camera. This work was conducted within the Department of Infrastructure Engineering as a part of the PhD thesis of the first author, who has been supported by the University of Melbourne's Research Scholarship (MRS) .