Investigation of thermal behaviour for various exterior walls materials and their impact on rationalization of energy consumption of Kirkuk city, Iraq

Engineering Technical College, Kirkuk, Iraq

^* Corresponding author: nassir.towfeek79@gmail.com

Abstract

The present study aims to make a comparison of the thermal behaviour for various exterior Packaging materials (Local or Imported) or a new proposed (a phase change material), which are used in covering the facades of buildings in Kirkuk city/Iraq. And thus know how much those materials effect on energy conservation (rationalization in energy consumption). In this study the focus was on making comparison of heat dissipation and power consumption (Save energy) when using the conventional and proposed materials and which of them has the greatest ability to withstand various environmental conditions. The study was carried out (from the beginning of January 2017 until the end of February, 2017) which this period represents the cold months in the year. (Where temperatures ranged from−2 to 15 °C) which within those months all facilities, buildings need to be heated. The thermal conductivity of various classical covering materials samples was measured and compared with the values of the other certified project sources. It was found through analysis of the results that the use of proposed material which is a phase change material (Paraffin Wax) exceeds in terms of energy reduction than other classical covering materials. It was also shows that the use of classical and proposed covering materials reduces heat loss through the exterior walls (reducing demanded heating load in the comfort zone), thus minimizing the consumption of (save) expended energy within the comfort.