Study of electrochromic (EC) and gasochromic (GC) glazing for buildings in aspect of energy efficiency

• Autorzy: Marchwiński Janusz

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.21307/ACEE-2021-020

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The paper analyzes the impact of switchable glazing: electrochromic (EC) and gasochromic (GC) on the energy efficiency of the building. Using the analytical and comparative method, the energy-relevant EC and GC glazing features were defined. Secondly, experimental studies on the energy-saving role of EC and GC glazing in various climatic zones were analyzed. The paper aims to define this role. The analyzes were referred to the thermal and lighting aspects. Comparisons were made between the EC and GC technologies, as well as with traditional - “static” types of glazing. The analysis showed differences in the technical characteristics of both technologies. Despite the differences, the results prove a beneficial effect of EC and GC glazing on the reduction of usable energy consumption in the building. The impact is most significant in terms of relieving the cooling and air conditioning systems. In this field, EC glazing was determined a more favorable technology. Further detailed research is required, focusing mainly on the lighting aspect for moderate and cold climate zones. The research was summarized with a collective evaluation of the energy-related role of EC and GC glazing.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

electrochromic glass; energy-efficient buildings; gasochromic glass; smart windows; solar façades; solar architecture; switchable glazing

PL

szkło elektrochromowe; budynki energooszczędne; szkło gazochromowe; inteligentne okna; elewacja słoneczna; architektura słoneczna

• Wydawca: Silesian University of Technology
• Czasopismo: Architecture Civil Engineering Environment
• Rocznik: 2021
• Tom: Vol. 14, no. 3
• Strony: 27--38
• Opis fizyczny: Biblioge. 24 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Marchwiński Janusz

• PhD Eng. Arch.; University of Ecology and Management in Warsaw, Faculty of Architecture, Olszewska street 12, 00-792 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3897-3580

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