scholarly journals Arctic Climate Insulation Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 298 ◽  
pp. 00012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Umnyakova ◽  
Igor Bessonov ◽  
Alex Zhukov ◽  
Ekaterina Zinoveva
Keyword(s):  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
High Heat ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Insulation Systems ◽  
Foamed Plastics

The article describes the features of the implementation of insulation systems in extreme climatic conditions, including in conditions of significant negative and alternating temperatures, high wind speeds and more. It is noted that the adaptation of building systems to similar operating conditions places special demands on heat-insulating materials, as well as resistance to mechanical and climatic influences, vapor permeability, and stability of properties for the entire period of operation. Taking into account the temperature regime of the polar territories, it becomes necessary to develop special solutions for the creation of insulating shells that have high heat engineering uniformity and durability, as well as those that are resistant to very negative and alternating temperatures. Also important is the heat, moisture, and vapor barrier properties of these systems. Taking into account the operational features of the polar territories, three main groups of objects requiring complex isolation and protection can be distinguished: residential buildings, roads on permafrost, modular buildings and residential capsules of mobile equipment. The article considers the feasibility of implementing such heat-efficient systems using foamed plastics, namely products based on extruded polystyrene foam and foamed polyethylene. Solutions are proposed for the implementation of overlaps over ventilated cellars, insulation of walls, roads and mobile structures.

scholarly journals Optimization of plastic foam composition for insulation systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 02017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Pilipenko ◽  
Ekaterina Bobrova ◽  
Alexey Zhukov
Keyword(s):  
Heat Loss ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Polystyrene Foam ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Insulation Systems ◽  
Extruded Polystyrene Foam

Construction insulation systems should provide solutions to the problems of creation of suitable conditions of load-bearing construction elements and whole construction, reduction of heat loss through thermal insulation layer, and creation of living comfort in buildings. The article presents the results of experimental studies, the purpose of which is to optimize the composition of extruded polystyrene foam, the formation of methods for selecting its composition and the development of systems for the use of products based on extruded polystyrene foam. Main provisions of the method of analytical optimization, which allows significantly reducing the material and time costs for processing the experimental results, are also provided. Aspects of the implementation of building systems using extruded polystyrene foam both from the point of view of minimizing heat loss through contact areas and the degree of influence of vapor permeability of building structures on the temperature and humidity conditions of premises are studied. Mandatory criteria for construction with the use of building systems are safety conditions, including both structural safety (including maintenance-free cycle) and fire safety.

Humidity Conditions of Homogeneous Wall from Gas-Concrete Blocks with Finishing Plaster Compounds

2014 ◽  
Vol 670-671 ◽  
pp. 349-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolai Vatin ◽  
Alexander S. Gorshkov ◽  
Darya Nemova ◽  
Olga Gamayunova ◽  
Darya Tarasova
Keyword(s):  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Rough Walls ◽  
Concrete Blocks

In this article the single-layer homogeneous enclosure structure are considered. In this work calculation of vapor permeability of walls from gas-concrete blocks is made. The calculation of resistance to vapor permeability for rough walls and for walls with an external plaster covering is made. Calculation is executed in the context of St. Petersburg climatic conditions for external walls of residential buildings.

Distributed Modeling Of Building Systems Through Cyber-Physical Integration

2019 ◽  
pp. 12-17
Keyword(s):  
Data Structure ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Distributed Model ◽  
Physical Processes ◽  
Distributed Modeling ◽  
Distributed Models ◽  
Operating Modes ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Important Practical Application

This article describes the proposed approaches to creating distributed models that can, with given accuracy under given restrictions, replace classical physical models for construction objects. The ability to implement the proposed approaches is a consequence of the cyber-physical integration of building systems. The principles of forming the data structure of designed objects and distributed models, which make it possible to uniquely identify the elements and increase the level of detail of such a model, are presented. The data structure diagram of distributed modeling includes, among other things, the level of formation and transmission of signals about physical processes inside cyber-physical building systems. An enlarged algorithm for creating the structure of the distributed model which describes the process of developing a data structure, formalizing requirements for the parameters of a design object and its operating modes (including normal operating conditions and extreme conditions, including natural disasters) and selecting objects for a complete group that provides distributed modeling is presented. The article formulates the main approaches to the implementation of an important practical application of the cyber-physical integration of building systems - the possibility of forming distributed physical models of designed construction objects and the directions of further research are outlined.

scholarly journals Fabrication and characterization of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) modified with nano-montmorillonite biocomposite

e-Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 038-046
Author(s):  
Xu Yan ◽  
Wanru Zhou ◽  
Xiaojun Ma ◽  
Binqing Sun
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Oxygen Permeability ◽  
Water Vapor Permeability ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Solution Casting Method

Abstract In this study, a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) modified with nano-montmorillonite biocomposite (MMT/PHBH) was fabricated by solution-casting method. The results showed that the addition of MMT increased the crystallinity and the number of spherulites, which indicated that MMT was an effective nucleating agent for PHBH. The maximum decomposition peak of the biocomposites moved to a high temperature and residue presented an increasing trend. The biocomposites showed the best thermal stability at 1 wt% MMT. Compared with PHBH, 182.5% and 111.2% improvement in elastic modulus and tensile strength were obtained, respectively. Moreover, the oxygen permeability coefficient and the water vapor permeability of MMT/PHBH biocomposites decreased by 43.9% and 6.9%, respectively. It was also found that the simultaneous enhancements on the crystallizing, thermal stability, mechanical, and barrier properties of biocomposites were mainly caused by the formation of intercalated structure between PHBH and MMT.

Impact of climatic conditions on the parameters of failure flow of military vehicles

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440702110202
Author(s):  
Nikolaj Dobrzinskij ◽  
Algimantas Fedaravicius ◽  
Kestutis Pilkauskas ◽  
Egidijus Slizys
Keyword(s):  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Military Vehicles ◽  
Equipment Reliability ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
The Impact

Relevance of the article is based on participation of armed forces in various operations and exercises, where reliability of machinery is one of the most important factors. Transportation of soldiers as well as completion of variety of tasks is ensured by properly functioning technical equipment. Reliability of military vehicles – armoured SISU E13TP Finnish built and HMMWV M1025 USA built were selected as the object of the article. Impact of climatic conditions on reliability of the vehicles exploited in southwestern part of the Atlantic continental forest area is researched by a case study of the vehicles exploitation under conditions of the climate of Lithuania. Reliability of military vehicles depends on a number of factors such as properties of the vehicles and external conditions of their operation. Their systems and mechanisms are influenced by a number of factors that cause different failures. Climatic conditions represent one of the factors of operating load which is directly dependent on the climate zone. Therefore, assessment of the reliability is started with the analysis of climatic factors affecting operating conditions of the vehicles. Relationship between the impact of climatic factors and failure flow of the vehicles is presented and discussed.

scholarly journals Optimal Control Strategies for Switchable Transparent Insulation Systems Applied to Smart Windows for US Residential Buildings

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2917
Author(s):  
Mohammad Dabbagh ◽  
Moncef Krarti
Keyword(s):  
Energy Use ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Optimal Controls ◽  
Peak Demand ◽  
Smart Windows ◽  
Insulation Systems ◽  
Rule Set

This paper evaluates the potential energy use and peak demand savings associated with optimal controls of switchable transparent insulation systems (STIS) applied to smart windows for US residential buildings. The optimal controls are developed based on Genetic Algorithm (GA) to identify the automatic settings of the dynamic shades. First, switchable insulation systems and their operation mechanisms are briefly described when combined with smart windows. Then, the GA-based optimization approach is outlined to operate switchable insulation systems applied to windows for a prototypical US residential building. The optimized controls are implemented to reduce heating and cooling energy end-uses for a house located four US locations, during three representative days of swing, summer, and winter seasons. The performance of optimal controller is compared to that obtained using simplified rule-based control sets to operate the dynamic insulation systems. The analysis results indicate that optimized controls of STISs can save up to 81.8% in daily thermal loads compared to the simplified rule-set especially when dwellings are located in hot climates such as that of Phoenix, AZ. Moreover, optimally controlled STISs can reduce electrical peak demand by up to 49.8% compared to the simplified rule-set, indicating significant energy efficiency and demand response potentials of the SIS technology when applied to US residential buildings.

scholarly journals Construction and insulation of agricultural buildings and structures

2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 02030
Author(s):  
Boris Efimov ◽  
Oleg Rubtsov ◽  
Igor Bessonov ◽  
Andrey Medvedev
Keyword(s):  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Sandwich Panels ◽  
Mineral Wool ◽  
Internal Environment ◽  
Excessive Heat ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Insulation Systems ◽  
Weather Impacts ◽  
Storage Facilities

The article covers different application aspects of the products made of polyethylene foam within the scope of insulation systems of framed and frameless constructions used in the quality of storage premises, logistic objects, agricultural storage facilities and livestock facilities as well as framed residential buildings. Agricultural storage facilities, livestock facilities, covered parking areas for agricultural machinery and some types of storage premises represent the agricultural construction facilities which require the established protection systems against excessive heat losses as well as monitoring of the state of the internal environment - its temperature and humidity. These structures are built based on one of three schemes: frameless type, framed type with a rigid coating and framed type with a tent coating. The insulation of buildings constructed before 2010 is predominantly characterized by usage of mineral wool plates (with a protective facade covering) or sandwich panels. The main problem of suchlike coverings is the impossibility of creating an insulating coating without joints, seams or gapless junctions to the base. Mineral wool plates, in case of destruction of the waterproof coating, contact with water and firstly lose their thermal and physical properties, and then – come to the destruction themselves. Sandwich panels are more resistant to weather impacts, but create a coating with huge quantity of cold bridges and paths of convective air transfer through gaps or openings.

Development of a numerical approach to assess the effect of coupled heat and moisture transfer on energy consumption of residential buildings in Moroccan context

2021 ◽  
pp. 174425912110560
Author(s):  
Yassine Chbani Idrissi ◽  
Rafik Belarbi ◽  
Mohammed Yacine Ferroukhi ◽  
M’barek Feddaoui ◽  
Driss Agliz
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Moisture Transfer ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Heat And Moisture Transfer ◽  
Coupled Heat And Moisture ◽  
Heat And Moisture

Hygrothermal properties of building materials, climatic conditions and energy performance are interrelated and have to be considered simultaneously as part of an optimised building design. In this paper, a new approach to evaluate the energy consumption of residential buildings in Morocco is presented. This approach is based on the effect of coupled heat and moisture transfer in typical residential buildings and on their responses to the varied climatic conditions encountered in the country. This approach allows us to evaluate with better accuracy the response of building energy performance and the indoor comfort of building occupants. Annual energy consumption, cooling and heating energy requirements were estimated considering the six climatic zones of Morocco. Based on the results, terms related to coupled heat and moisture transfer can effectively correct the existing energy consumption calculations of the six zones of Morocco, which currently do not consider energy consumption due to coupled heat and moisture transfer.

scholarly journals A 1D Model for Predicting Heat and Moisture Transfer through a Hemp-Concrete Wall Using the Finite-Element Method

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 6903
Author(s):  
Maroua Benkhaled ◽  
Salah-Eddine Ouldboukhitine ◽  
Amer Bakkour ◽  
Sofiane Amziane
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Moisture Transfer ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Concrete Wall ◽  
Element Method

Plant-based concrete is a construction material which, in addition to having a very low environmental impact, exhibits excellent hygrothermal comfort properties. It is a material which is, as yet, relatively unknown to engineers in the field. Therefore, an important step is to implement reliable mass-transfer simulation methods. This will make the material easy to model, and facilitate project design to deliver suitable climatic conditions. In recent decades, numerous studies have been carried out to develop models of the coupled transfers of heat, air and moisture in porous building envelopes. Most previous models are based on Luikov’s theory, considering mass accumulation, air and total pressure gradient. This theory considers the porous medium to be homogeneous, and therefore allows for hygrothermal transfer equations on the basis of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics. This study presents a methodology for solving the classical 1D (one-dimensional) HAM (heat, air, and moisture) hygrothermal transfer model with an implementation in MATLAB. The resolution uses a discretization of the problem according to the finite-element method. The detailed solution has been tested on a plant-based concrete. The energy and mass balances are expressed using measurable transfer quantities (temperature, water content, vapor pressure, etc.) and coefficients expressly related to the macroscopic properties of the plant-based concrete (thermal conductivity, specific heat, water vapor permeability, etc.), determined experimentally. To ensure this approach is effective, the methodology is validated on a test case. The results show that the methodology is robust in handling a rationalization of the model whose parameters are not ranked and not studied by their degree of importance.

scholarly journals Buildings’ Air Quality in High Traffic

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Литвинова ◽  
Natalya Litvinova
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Western Siberia ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Sources Of Pollution ◽  
Mobile Sources ◽  
Air Intake ◽  
External Sources

The article presents the results of field studies of air quality depending on mobile sources of pollution. Studies of the carbon monoxide concentration was conducted for the climatic conditions of the South of Western Siberia. The object of the study was residential buildings. The studies were conducted under unfavorable wind speed. Processing of experimental data allowed to obtain the calculated dependences of dimensionless concentration of carbon monoxide (II) on the height of building’s facade under emissions from highways. According to the results of research a nomogram was constructed to determine the optimal air intake height of buildings located near roads of various traffic intensity. Research results and given recommendations allow considering external sources of pollution when designing ventilation of a building.

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