Abstract:The heat insulating potential of straw, an agricultural residue, used as part of the envelope of unconditioned buildings is the focus of the current work. Using a CFD software with experimentally validated boundary conditions, transient thermal analysis is performed on a 3-D model room of dimensions 3 m × 3 m × 2.5 m with vents and heat source representing a naturally ventilated indoor space. The thermal performances of a reference uninsulated concrete envelope and a straw insulation-based envelope are compare… Show more
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