Physical–chemical properties evolution and thermal properties reliability of a paraffin wax under solar radiation exposure in a real-scale PCM window system

• Published in: Energy and buildings Vol. 119; pp. 41 - 50
• Main Authors: Goia, Francesco, Boccaleri, Enico
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.05.2016
• Subjects: Aging; Differential Scanning Calorimetry; Durability; Economics; Evolution; Exposure; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance; Paraffin wax; PCM glazing; Solar radiation; Thermal cycling; Thermal properties; Thermal stability; Thermogravimetric Analysis; Vibrational spectroscopy; X-ray Powder Diffraction; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance; PCM glazing; Durability; X-ray Powder Diffraction; Thermogravimetric Analysis; Thermal stability; Differential Scanning Calorimetry; Paraffin wax; Vibrational spectroscopy

•Paraffin wax is exposed to real solar conditions in a PCM glazing system.•Evolution of chemical–physical properties of the paraffin wax is studied.•Good stability is observed in terms of latent heat of fusion after the ageing process (max. −5%).•Decrease of nominal melting temperature (max. −2°C) i...