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What scope for 'dynamic insulation'?
So-called 'dynamic'or 'counterflow'insulation systems have already been installed in buildings in France and Sweden for which significant improvements over 'classic' insulation methods have been reported. Here, the authors describe a French study, including full-scale laboratory tests, into the actual efficiency of a 'permeodynamic' version. A theoretical model has been developed from which to derive thermal efficiency values, and is compared with the test results. The limits of such dynamic systems, and their most feasible applications, are then discussed. The main conclusion is that conventional insulation techniques remain competitive for houses, but permeodynamic systems offer greater possibilities for industrial buildings.
What scope for 'dynamic insulation'?
So-called 'dynamic'or 'counterflow'insulation systems have already been installed in buildings in France and Sweden for which significant improvements over 'classic' insulation methods have been reported. Here, the authors describe a French study, including full-scale laboratory tests, into the actual efficiency of a 'permeodynamic' version. A theoretical model has been developed from which to derive thermal efficiency values, and is compared with the test results. The limits of such dynamic systems, and their most feasible applications, are then discussed. The main conclusion is that conventional insulation techniques remain competitive for houses, but permeodynamic systems offer greater possibilities for industrial buildings.
What scope for 'dynamic insulation'?
Arquis, Eric (author) / Langlais, Catherine (author)
Building Research & Information ; 14 ; 84-93
1986-03-01
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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