Subject Area
Architectural Engineering
Article Type
Case Study
Abstract
Improving global energy efficiency necessitates the development of energy-efficient buildings (EEBs). One emerging method involves integrating phase change materials (PCMs) into building structures. This study evaluates the thermal performance of walls coated with Nano-enhanced PCM powder compared to conventional walls under the climatic conditions of Damietta, Egypt. Experimental and simulation results indicate a reduction in indoor wall temperature from 30.1 °C (without PCM coating) to 28.8 °C (with PCM coating), highlighting the energy-saving potential of PCM-enhanced coatings. The study provides detailed information about material selection, experimental setup, thermal simulations, and results over short-term and long-term periods.
Keywords
Energy Efficiency; Phase change material; Thermal performance; Nano-coating; Building envelope.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Recommended Citation
Mansour, Rowan Mohamed Kamal
(2025)
"The Thermal Behavior of Building Materials Using Phase Change Materials (PCMs) to Enhance Energy Efficiency,"
Mansoura Engineering Journal: Vol. 50
:
Iss.
6
, Article 12.
Available at:
https://doi.org/10.58491/2735-4202.3336
