Report Number

FSEC-DN-6-86

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-DN-6-86.pdf

Keywords

Radiant Barriers; Buildings, Radiant energy transfer; Radiant barriers; Heat gain reduction; Building insulation; Solar energy; Heat transfer methods

Abstract

In Florida and other southern climates we depend on a number of strategies to keep heat out of buildings. Mostly, these affect heat gains by conduction or convection. In the average house, insulating walls and ceilings primarily restricts conduction. Double-glazed windows restrict both conductive and convective heat gain. We have largely ignored radiation - the third means of heat transfer - except in using window treatments and coatings that reflect, absorb or shade from solar energy. But research points to exciting potential for reducing heat gain in buildings by controlling radiation transfer in walls and ceilings through the use of radiant barriers.

Date Published

12-7-1986

Identifiers

1008

Subjects

Buildings--Thermal properties; Heat--Transmission; Solar radiation; Energy conservation; Building materials; Heating--Climatic factors

Local Subjects

Buildings - Radiant Barriers

Format

application/pdf

Creator (Linked Data)

Fairey, Philip W. [LC]

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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