Abstract
In a cold climate such as Korea, the condensation risk is high for window systems. Condensation can lead to mold or mildew problems, thereby causing discomfort for building occupants. To evaluate the risk of condensation for residential apartment buildings, the most commonly used double-sliding window system with double glazing on a four-track polyvinyl chloride (PVC) frame was examined as a reference model. A variety of different frame profile options has been proposed as alternatives to existing window systems. The condensation risk from the reference model was compared to that of the alternatives using two-dimensional steady-state heat transfer simulations. The temperature difference ratio (TDR) was calculated for each case using the inside surface temperature determined at the evaluation locations by the simulation results. Then, these TDRs were compared to determine the most improved alternative.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 60-68 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Procedia Engineering |
| Volume | 146 |
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| State | Published - 2016 |
| Event | 8th International Cold Climate HVAC 2015 Conference, CCHVAC 2015 - Dalian, China Duration: 20 Oct 2015 → 23 Oct 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was supported by a grant (16RERP-B082204-03) from the Residential Environment Research Program funded by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Korean government.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Keywords
- condensation resistance
- double-sliding window system
- inside surface temperature
- temperature difference ratio (TDR)