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Heat and moisture transport in multi-layer walls: Interaction and heat loss at varying outdoor temperatures

  • University of Latvia

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Abstract

The heat and moisture transport in multi-layer walls is analysed for five building units. Using the developed program, a typical of Latvian conditions temperature and relative humidity profiles in multi-layered constructions has been obtained and the indoor heat losses estimated. Consideration is also given to the risk of condensate formation and to the influence of moisture on the U-value. The created mathematical model allows forecasting the energy efficiency and sustainability of different technical solutions as refer to the heat and moisture transport in buildings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)32-43
Number of pages12
JournalLatvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences
Volume49
Issue number6-I
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2012

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Moisture
  • Multi-layer wall
  • Temperature
  • Transport

OECD Field of Science

  • 1.3 Physical Sciences

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