Total Solar Reflectance Optimization of the External Paint Coat in Residential Buildings Located in Mediterranean Climates

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2020-06-01

Autores

Souto, T. (Autor) Outra; Almeida, M. (Autor) FEUP; Machado, J. (Autor) Outra; Adélio Mendes (Autor) FEUP; Vítor Leal (Autor) FEUP

Revista

Título: Energies

Vol. 13

Página Final: 2729

ISSN: 1996-1073

Editora: MDPI

Indexação

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Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00S-8EQ

DOI: 10.3390/en13112729

Abstract (EN): This work addresses the effect of the total solar reflectance (TSR) value of paints applied in residential buildings upon their thermal performance. A semi-detached residential building was modeled in the ESP-r software, and taken as the basis for parametric studies which assessed the effects of variations in (i) the TSR values; (ii) the thermal characteristics of the building envelope; (iii) the location/climate; and: (iv) the way how the indoor temperature is controlled. The parametric studies were used to find optimal TSR values for each combination of Location + Building envelope characteristics (mainly the existence of thermal insulation). It was concluded that paints having a carefully chosen TSR value lead to better indoor thermal temperatures if the buildings have no mechanical heating or cooling, or to energy savings of up to 32% if they do.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 18