Optimisation of Thermochromic Thin Films on Glass; Design of Intelligent Windows

Abstract:

Theoretically thermochromic glazing has the potential to reduce energy consumption in buildings by allowing visible light for day lighting, reducing unwanted solar gain during the cooling season, while allowing useful solar gain in the heating season. In this study building simulation is used to predict the savings made by novel thermochromic glazing coatings compared to standard products, for locations with different climates. The results suggest that thermochromic glazing can have a significant energy saving effect compared to current approaches.

• Periodical: Advances in Science and Technology (Volume 75)
• Pages: 79-90
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AST.75.79
• Online since: October 2010
• Authors: Manfredi Saeli, Clara Piccirillo, Ivan P. Parkin, Russell Binions, Ian Ridley
• Keywords: Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Energy Simulation, Thermochromic Glazing

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