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Application of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) in Buildings
Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) are widely regarded as one of the best performing thermal insulation materials, which have very low thermal conductivity. VIPs enable high thermal insulation performance—a measure to reduce the energy usage in buildings, cold-chain industry, and home appliances in general. This chapter discusses key materials used in VIPs, their structure, and compares the types and functions of key components, including core materials, envelopes, getters, and opacifiers. The heat transfer modes in VIP are discussed. Physical characteristics including thermal conductivity, inner pressure, durability, and predicted service life are reviewed as well. Applications of vacuum insulation in buildings and their effect over all energy consumption and building durability are also discussed. VIPs have successfully penetrated the building industry in China and manufacturing has matured. It is expected that due to the current pressure for cutting down carbon emissions, VIPs will certainly play a vital role in building energy conservation and sustainability projects. Furthermore, research and development of high performance and low-cost VIPs will be an important direction for future research efforts and industry technology development.
Application of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) in Buildings
Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) are widely regarded as one of the best performing thermal insulation materials, which have very low thermal conductivity. VIPs enable high thermal insulation performance—a measure to reduce the energy usage in buildings, cold-chain industry, and home appliances in general. This chapter discusses key materials used in VIPs, their structure, and compares the types and functions of key components, including core materials, envelopes, getters, and opacifiers. The heat transfer modes in VIP are discussed. Physical characteristics including thermal conductivity, inner pressure, durability, and predicted service life are reviewed as well. Applications of vacuum insulation in buildings and their effect over all energy consumption and building durability are also discussed. VIPs have successfully penetrated the building industry in China and manufacturing has matured. It is expected that due to the current pressure for cutting down carbon emissions, VIPs will certainly play a vital role in building energy conservation and sustainability projects. Furthermore, research and development of high performance and low-cost VIPs will be an important direction for future research efforts and industry technology development.
Application of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) in Buildings
Green Energy,Technology
Kośny, Jan (editor) / Yarbrough, David W. (editor) / Chen, Zhaofeng (author) / Wu, Qiong (author)
Thermal Insulation and Radiation Control Technologies for Buildings ; Chapter: 11 ; 289-346
2022-06-07
58 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
High Performance Thermal Insulations—Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs)
| Springer Verlag | 2022