The Effect of Transition Hysteresis Width in Thermochromic Glazing Systems

• 作者: Ian Ridley Michael E. A. Warwick Russell Binions
• 来源期刊: 能源效率(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: ENERGY Simulation ENERGY DEMAND REDUCTION THERMOCHROMIC GLAZING
• 年，卷（期）: 2013,（2）
• 页码范围: 75-88
• 页数: 14页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

Thermochromic glazing theoretically has the potential to lead to a large reduction in energy demand in modern buildings by allowing the transmission of visible light for day lighting whilst reducing unwanted solar gain during the cooling season, but allowing useful solar gain in the heating season. In this study building simulation is used to examine the effect of the thermochromic transition hysteresis width on the energy demand characteristics of a model system in a variety of climates. The results are also compared against current industry standard glazing products. The results suggest that in a warm climate with a low transition temperature and hysteresis width energy demand can be reduced by up to 54% compared to standard double glazing.