Papers by Author: Teruyuki Fukuhara

Abstract: In order to discuss the effect of energy saving of heat-reflective insulation coating on exterior walls of building, the wall temperature change of two test rooms with heat insulation or not in Hangzhou has been monitored in summer, and the heat flux data of east, south and west walls were analyzed. The results indicate that the reflective coatings reduce the exterior surface temperature by up to 7 to 8°C. The reduction in heat gain of east, south and west walls is significant, which is the cooling effect. The total surface heat gain of exterior walls without reflective coatings is 2.44 times larger than those without them. In particular, the heat gain of walls with reflective coatings is nearly 5.27 times more than that of walls without reflective coatings. The reduction in electricity consumption of air-conditioning system in the building with reflective coatings is 2.5KWh/m² per month by calculation, which well proves the energy saving effect of reflective coatings.

Abstract: This paper presents an experimental study on the energy saving effect of reflective coatings on exterior walls. Two identical test buildings were built in Zhejiang College of Construction, one of which is covered with reflective coatings and the other not. The wall temperature fluctuation of both buildings is monitored in summer, which includes the east, south and west walls. The results indicate that the maximum reduction of wall temperature is 9-10 °C in the building with reflective coatings, compared with wall temperature in the other without it. The reduction in heat gain of east, south and west walls is obvious, so is the cooling effect. The reduction in electricity consumption of air-conditioning system in the building with reflective coatings is 0.94 KWh/m² per month times by calculation, which well proves the energy saving effect of reflective coatings.