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Environmental, economic and energy analysis of double glazing with a circulating water chamber in residential buildings

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  • Gil-Lopez, Tomas
  • Gimenez-Molina, Carmen

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In general, the glazed façade area of a building is the part that produces the greatest energy losses and gains. The basic aim of this work is to achieve a more efficient heat control in closed spaces. To this end, an exhaustive study has been made of active glazing comprising two laminated glass panels with a circulating water chamber. Not only has the energy consumption been analysed but also the energy efficiency according to fuel type, the amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere and the economic cost. The results of this study, from the points of view of economic feasibility and energy efficiency, show that the solution of double glazing with a circulating water chamber is a less polluting and more efficient option than the systems currently used. This solution is able to reduce the energy losses and gains that are produced through the glazed façade of a building by 18.26% for calorific and frigorific energy compared to the total consumption of the building. The layout of the proposed installation facilitates its integration into any type of residential building, either under construction or being renovated. Moreover, its zero visual impact means it can even be implemented in places with strict town-planning regulations.

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  • Gil-Lopez, Tomas & Gimenez-Molina, Carmen, 2013. "Environmental, economic and energy analysis of double glazing with a circulating water chamber in residential buildings," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 101(C), pages 572-581.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:101:y:2013:i:c:p:572-581
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.06.055
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