Papers by COSTANZO DI PERNA
Ventilation Strategies in School Buildings for Optimization of Air Quality, Energy Consumption and Environmental Comfort in Mediterranean Climates
International Journal of Ventilation, 2011
Abstract This study copes with the problem of ventilation in existing educational environments in... more Abstract This study copes with the problem of ventilation in existing educational environments in terms of indoor air quality (AIQ), comfort and energy consumption. In accordance with international regulations, densely occupied environments such as school ...
Energy and Buildings, 2006
In this paper, a finite element numerical algorithm for the simulation of two-dimensional problem... more In this paper, a finite element numerical algorithm for the simulation of two-dimensional problems of heat transfer with phase change is validated, comparing the numerical results with the experimental ones deriving from tests carried out on two different kinds of PCM containing sandwich panels. The very good approximation affecting the numerical results, as compared with the experimental ones, suggests that it can be a powerful design tool for every kind of PCM containing building elements.
The effects of roof covering on the thermal performance of highly insulated roofs in Mediterranean climates
Energy and Buildings, 2010
... The same subject was studied by Ben-Nakhi et al. ... Many field experiments were carried out ... more ... The same subject was studied by Ben-Nakhi et al. ... Many field experiments were carried out on roof mock-ups in order to investigate the effectiveness of passive cooling strategies in roofs using reflective insulation materials, air gap ventilation, thermal mass. Soubdhan et al. ...
SMA actuator for gas combi boiler diverting valve
Sensors and Actuators A-physical, 2006
This article deals with a three way diverting valve for heating boilers using a shape memory allo... more This article deals with a three way diverting valve for heating boilers using a shape memory alloy material to move its actuator. This project was realized by the Research & Development Department of MTS (Merloni Termosanitari) together with the Energy Department of the University of Ancona; this device is protected by a European patent.As is well known, the three way
Energy and Buildings, 2009
Effects of roof tile permeability on the thermal performance of ventilated roofs: Analysis of annual performance
Energy and Buildings, 2008
This paper shows the results of the second part of an experimental study aimed at analysing the e... more This paper shows the results of the second part of an experimental study aimed at analysing the effects of roof tile permeability on the thermal performances of ventilation ducts. Ventilation ducts under the layer of tiles are typically used in south European countries to limit the energy load during the summer period. The results of the first part of the
Thermal behaviour of vented roofs
Structural Survey, 2009
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the results of an experimental study aimed at a... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the results of an experimental study aimed at analysing the effect of the roof tile air permeability on the thermal performances of ventilation ducts in the roof. The main reason underlying this study is the fact that the theoretical reference assumed for the manufacture and sizing of ventilation ducts (the
Renewable Energy, 2011
The paper presents the results of an experimental study on ventilated walls with an external clay... more The paper presents the results of an experimental study on ventilated walls with an external clay cladding in a temperate Mediterranean climate.
Energy and Buildings, 2009
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