Presenting an overview of the use of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) within buildings; this book discusses the performance of PCM-enhanced building envelopes. It reviews the most common PCMs suitable for building applications; and discusses PCM encapsulation and packaging methods. In addition to this; it examines a range of PCM-enhanced building products in the process of development as well as examples of whole-building-scale field demonstrations. Further chapters discuss experimental and theoretical analyses (including available software) to determine dynamic thermal and energy performance characteristics of building enclosure components containing PCMs; and present different laboratory and field testing methods. Finally; a wide range of PCM building products are presented which are commercially available worldwide. This book is intended for students and researchers of mechanical; architectural and civil engineering and postgraduate students of energy analysis; dynamic design of building structures; and dynamic testing procedures. It also provides a useful resource for professionals involved in architectural and mechanical-civil engineering design; thermal testing and PCM manufacturing.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. As great as a Toy Story filmBy Chris CastroAn excellent examination of the relationship between Disney; Pixar; the TOY STORY franchise; and nostalgia. Spiegel aptly illuminates why the TOY STORY films seem to work so effortlessly well; while pointing out how their imitators tend to miss the mark. Recommended for any fan of Disney or TOY STORY.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. To infinityBy Anthony BreznicanJosh Spiegel shines a light as bright as a Luxo Jr. lamp on the way Pixar plays our heartstrings. Affectionate; vivid; and insightful; Yesterday is Forever uses the Toy Story films as a lens into John Lasseter and Co.s unique storytelling process. Even if youve seen these movies a thousand times; youll discover something new about how yearning for the past defined the future of animation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. and I was happy to find its analysis as insightful as the podcastsBy CustomerI learned about this book from Mousterpiece Cinema; and I was happy to find its analysis as insightful as the podcasts. A fun; fast read that made me rethink my ideas about the significance and meaning of various Pixar and Disney films. Enjoyed it a lot.
