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Summary
This research aims to propose and test the feasibility of adding organic and inorganic PCMs and insulation
materials to new and existing buildings as well as proposing a draft of a standard to evaluate their energy
performance and environmental impact. The retrofitting methods and proposed changes in design would
help the industry and the market to achieve the desirable thermal comfort with lower energy consumption,
GHG emissions and environmental impact.
The impact of using various types of insulation and PCMs on the building air-conditioning system will be
evaluated through the following parameters:
• Thermal properties of the building materials like thermal conductivity and heat capacity
• The change in the peak cooling load
• Peak hour shifting
• The amount and rate of heat transfer through the building materials
• The heat transfer coefficients on the interior and exterior sides of the building
• The reduction in Greenhouse Gases Emissions (GHGs)
• The energy consumption of the air-conditioning system -
Achievements
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List of Publications from the Project
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Partners
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Project Members
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Project Leaders
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Project PI
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Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
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Research Group
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Funding Agency
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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Funding Program
Development Innovation Ventures
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Start Date
2023-12-01
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End Date
2025-08-01
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Project website