Numerical and experimental study on the use of microencapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) in textile reinforced concrete panels for energy storage

Myriam Bahrar (1, 2) , Zakaria Ilyes Djamai (1) , Mohamed El Mankibi (1, 2) , Amir Si Larbi (1) , Michelle Salvia (1)

1 LTDS - Laboratoire de Tribologie et Dynamique des Systèmes
2 ENTPE - École Nationale des Travaux Publics de l'État

The present work focuses on the development of façade elements for improvement of energy efficiency in buildings. The proposed solution consists of new textile reinforced concrete panels including microencapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) in a variety of mix designs. A multiscale experimental characterization was performed to evaluate the thermal performance of different configurations. The results showed an increase in heat storage capacity and thermal inertia of the textile reinforced concrete with PCMs. In addition, A numerical model was developed and validated with experimental results.

Mots clés: PCM; phase change material; TRC; textile reinforced concrete; DSC; differential scanning calorimetry

Domaines: Sciences de l'ingénieur [physics]

Myriam Bahrar, Zakaria Ilyes Djamai, Mohamed El Mankibi, Amir Si Larbi, Michelle Salvia. Numerical and experimental study on the use of microencapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) in textile reinforced concrete panels for energy storage. Sustainable Cities and Society, 2018, 41, pp.455-468. ⟨10.1016/j.scs.2018.06.014⟩. ⟨hal-03116192⟩