@Article{fhmt.2024.050330,
AUTHOR = {Abir Abboud, Zakaria Triki, Rachid Djeffal, Sidi Mohammed El Amine Bekkouche, Hichem Tahraoui, Abdeltif Amrane, Aymen Amin Assadi, Lotfi Khozami, Jie Zhang},
TITLE = {Enhancing Hygrothermal Performance in Multi-Zone Constructions through Phase Change Material Integration},
JOURNAL = {Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer},
VOLUME = {22},
YEAR = {2024},
NUMBER = {3},
PAGES = {769--789},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/fhmt/v22n3/57270},
ISSN = {2151-8629},
ABSTRACT = {As buildings evolve to meet the challenges of energy efficiency and indoor comfort, phase change materials (PCM) emerge as a promising solution due to their ability to store and release latent heat. This paper explores the transformative impact of incorporating PCM on the hygrothermal dynamics of multi-zone constructions. The study focuses on analyzing heat transfer, particularly through thermal conduction, in a wall containing PCM. A novel approach was proposed, wherein the studied system (sensitive balance) interacts directly with a latent balance to realistically define the behavior of specific humidity and mass flow rates. In addition, a numerical model implemented in MATLAB software has been developed to investigate the effect of integrating PCM on the hygrothermal balances inside the building. The obtained results indicate a consistent response in internal temperatures, specific humidity, and mass flow rates, with temperature differences ranging from 5°C to 13°C and a maximum phase shift of 13 h. In addition, the findings provided valuable insights into optimizing the design and performance of multi-zone constructions, offering a sustainable pathway for enhancing building resilience and occupant well-being.},
DOI = {10.32604/fhmt.2024.050330}
}