Report Number

FSEC-CR-1231-01-ES

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-CR-1231-01-ES.pdf

Keywords

Radiant Barriers; Buildings; Monitoring, Radiant Barrier Systems; Residential energy efficiency; Cooling energy use; DSM program; Attic retrofit; Heat transfer reduction

Abstract

The FPC Monitoring project has evaluated radiant barrier systems (RBS) as a new potential DSM program. The objective was to examine how the retrofit of attic radiant barriers can be expected to alter FPC residential space conditioning loads. An RBS consists of a layer of aluminum foil fastened to roof decking or roof trusses to block radiant heat transfer between the hot roof surface and the attic below. The radiant barrier can significantly lower summer heat transfer to the attic insulation and to the cooling duct system. Both of these mechanisms have strong potential impacts on cooling energy use as illustrated in Figures E-1 and E-2.

Date Published

1-1-2001

Identifiers

613

Notes

Reference Publication: Parker, D.S., J. R. Sherwin and M. T. Anello, January 2001. "Executive Summary: FPC Residential Monitoring Project: New Technology Development ­ Radiant Barrier Pilot Project," Contract Report FSEC­CR­1231­01­ES , Florida Solar Energy Center, Cocoa, Florida.

Subjects

Buildings--Energy conservation; Energy consumption; Cooling systems; Heat engineering; Dwellings--Energy conservation; Aluminum foil

Local Subjects

Monitoring; Buildings - Radiant Barriers

Type

Text; Document

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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