Title

Development of moisture storage coatings for enthalpy storage wallboard

Abstract

Two moisture-storage coating mixtures that could provide a low-cost, building-integrated method of managing indoor humidity in hot and humid climates were investigated. Approximate loading curves for the moisture-storage mixtures, the base materials alone, and regular gypsum wallboard were experimentally determined in an environmental chamber, using digital balances to monitor weight change as a function of relative humidity. Silica gel desiccant was mixed with base materials of flat latex paint and vinyl joint compound. Preliminary results showed that although both base materials reduced desiccant utilization, the coatings have potential for moisture storage.

Publication Date

12-1-1994

Publication Title

ASHRAE Transactions

Volume

100

Issue

1

Number of Pages

84-90

Document Type

Article

Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

0028697078 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0028697078

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