Development of Numerical Heat Transfer and the Structural Model to Design Slim and Translucent Vacuum Layer Type Insulation Panels to Retrofitting Insulation in Existing Buildings

The authors develop slim and light-weight vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) by producing vacuum layers with spacers and plastic plates. The developed VIPs have the advantages of a low cost and easy installation, thus facilitating retrofitting insulation of existing buildings. In addition, one of the d...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zhang Yang, Takao Katsura, Masahiro Aihara, Makoto Nakamura, Katsunori Nagano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/12/2108