Due to the low thermal conductivity of air, air gaps are often used as thermal insulation. The air gap can be sealed or ventilated, in the latter case it is called air vent. If the air were at rest, then the thermal resistance would be very high. However, due to heat transfer by convection and radiation, the resistance of the air layers decreases.
Convection in the air gap. During heat transfer, the resistance of two boundary layers is overcome (see Fig. 4.2), so the heat transfer coefficient is halved. In vertical air gaps, if the thickness is commensurate with the height, vertical air currents move without interference. In thin air layers, they are mutually inhibited and form internal circulation circuits, the height of which depends on the width.
Rice. 4.2 - Scheme of heat transfer in a closed air gap: 1 - by convection; 2 - radiation; 3 - thermal conductivity
In thin layers or with a small temperature difference on the surfaces (), there is a parallel jet movement of air without mixing. The amount of heat transferred through the air gap is
. (4.12)
The critical thickness of the interlayer was experimentally established, δ cr, mm, for which the laminar flow regime is maintained (at an average air temperature in the interlayer of 0°C):
In this case, heat transfer is carried out by conduction and
For other thicknesses, the value of the heat transfer coefficient is equal to
. (4.15)
With an increase in the thickness of the vertical layer, an increase α to:
at δ = 10 mm - by 20%; δ = 50 mm - by 45% (maximum value, then there is a decrease); δ = 100 mm - by 25% and δ = 200 mm - by 5%.
In horizontal air layers (with the upper surface being more heated), there will be almost no air mixing, therefore formula (4.14) is applicable. With a warmer lower surface (hexagonal circulation zones are formed), the value α to is found by formula (4.15).
Radiant heat transfer in the air gap
The radiant component of the heat flux is determined by the formula
. (4,16)
The radiant heat transfer coefficient is assumed to be α l\u003d 3.97 W / (m 2 ∙ o C), its value is greater α to, therefore, the main heat transfer occurs by radiation. In general, the amount of heat transferred through the interlayer is a multiple of
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You can reduce the heat flux by covering the warm surface (to avoid condensation) with foil, using the so-called. "reinforcement". The radiant flux is reduced by about 10 times, and the resistance is doubled. Sometimes honeycomb foil cells are introduced into the air gap, which also reduce convective heat transfer, but this solution is not durable.
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1.3 The building as a single energy system.
2. Heat and moisture transfer through external fences.
2.1 Fundamentals of heat transfer in a building .
2.1.1 Thermal conductivity.
2.1.2 Convection.
2.1.3 Radiation.
2.1.4 Thermal resistance of the air gap.
2.1.5 Heat transfer coefficients on the inner and outer surfaces.
2.1.6 Heat transfer through a multilayer wall.
2.1.7 Reduced resistance to heat transfer.
2.1.8 Temperature distribution over the section of the fence.
2.2 Moisture regime of enclosing structures.
2.2.1 Causes of moisture in fences.
2.2.2 Negative effects of dampening of external fences.
2.2.3 Communication of moisture with building materials.
2.2.4 Humid air.
2.2.5 Moisture content of the material.
2.2.6 Sorption and desorption.
2.2.7 Vapor permeability of fences.
2.3 Air permeability of external barriers.
2.3.1 Fundamentals.
2.3.2 Pressure difference on the outer and inner surfaces of the fences.
2.3.3 Air permeability of building materials.
2.1.4 Thermal resistance of the air gap.
For uniformity, heat transfer resistance closed air gaps located between the layers of the building envelope, called thermal resistance R vp, m². ºС/W.
The scheme of heat transfer through the air gap is shown in Fig.5.
Fig.5. Heat transfer in the air gap.
(2.12)
In this case, the share of the flux transmitted by radiation is the largest. Let us consider a closed vertical air gap, on the surfaces of which the temperature difference is 5ºС. With an increase in the interlayer thickness from 10 mm to 200 mm, the proportion of heat flux due to radiation increases from 60% to 80%. In this case, the share of heat transferred by thermal conductivity drops from 38% to 2%, and the share of convective heat flow increases from 2% to 20%.
The direct calculation of these components is rather cumbersome. Therefore, the regulatory documents provide data on the thermal resistance of closed air spaces, which were compiled by K.F. Fokin based on the results of experiments by M.A. Mikheev. If there is a heat-reflecting aluminum foil on one or both surfaces of the air gap, which hinders radiant heat transfer between the surfaces framing the air gap, the thermal resistance should be doubled. To increase the thermal resistance of closed air gaps, it is recommended to keep in mind the following conclusions from the studies:
1) thermally efficient are interlayers of small thickness;
2) it is more rational to make several layers of small thickness in the fence than one large one;
3) it is desirable to place air gaps closer to the outer surface of the fence, since in this case the heat flux by radiation decreases in winter;
4) vertical layers in the outer walls must be blocked with horizontal diaphragms at the level of interfloor ceilings;
5) to reduce the heat flux transmitted by radiation, it is possible to cover one of the surfaces of the interlayer with aluminum foil having an emissivity of about ε=0.05. Covering both surfaces of the air gap with foil does not significantly reduce heat transfer compared to covering one surface.
Questions for self-control
1. What is the heat transfer potential?
2. List the elementary types of heat transfer.
3. What is heat transfer?
4. What is thermal conductivity?
5. What is the thermal conductivity of the material?
6. Write the formula for the heat flux transmitted by thermal conductivity in a multilayer wall at known temperatures of the inner tw and outer tn surfaces.
7. What is thermal resistance?
8. What is convection?
9. Write the formula for the heat flux transferred by convection from air to the surface.
10. Physical meaning of the coefficient of convective heat transfer.
11. What is radiation?
12. Write the formula for the heat flux transmitted by radiation from one surface to another.
13. Physical meaning of the radiant heat transfer coefficient.
14. What is the name of the resistance to heat transfer of a closed air gap in the building envelope?
15. Of what nature does the total heat flow through the air gap consist of heat flows?
16. What nature of the heat flow prevails in the heat flow through the air gap?
17. How does the thickness of the air gap affect the distribution of flows in it.
18. How to reduce the heat flow through the air gap?
The thickness of the air layer, |
Thermal resistance of a closed air gap R vp, m 2 × ° С / W |
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horizontal with heat flow from bottom to top and vertical |
horizontal with heat flow from top to bottom |
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at the air temperature in the interlayer |
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positive |
negative |
Positive |
negative |
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Note. When pasting one or both surfaces of the air gap with aluminum foil, the thermal resistance should be increased by 2 times.
Application 5*
Application 6*
(Informative)
Filling the light opening |
Reduced resistance to heat transfer R o , m 2 * ° C / W |
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in wooden or PVC binding |
in aluminum binding |
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1. Double glazing in twin sashes | ||
2. Double glazing in separate sashes | ||
3. Hollow glass blocks (with a joint width of 6 mm) size: 194x194x98 |
0.31 (without binding) 0.33 (without binding) |
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4. Profiled box glass |
0.31 (without binding) |
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5. Double plexiglass for skylights | ||
6. Triple plexiglass skylight | ||
7. Triple glazing in separate-paired bindings | ||
8. Single-chamber double-glazed window: From ordinary glass Made of glass with a soft selective coating | ||
9. Double glazing: From ordinary glass (with a glass spacing of 6 mm) From ordinary glass (with a glass spacing of 12 mm) Made of glass with hard selective coating | ||
10. Ordinary glass and single-chamber double-glazed window in separate bindings: From ordinary glass Made of glass with hard selective coating Made of glass with a soft selective coating Made of glass with hard selective coating and argon filling | ||
11. Ordinary glass and double-glazed window in separate bindings: From ordinary glass Made of glass with hard selective coating Made of glass with a soft selective coating Made of glass with hard selective coating and argon filling | ||
12. Two single-chamber double-glazed windows | ||
13. Two single-chamber double-glazed windows in separate bindings | ||
14. Four-layer glazing in two paired bindings |
* in steel bindings
Notes:
1. Soft selective glass coatings include coatings with thermal emission less than 0.15, and hard ones - more than 0.15.
2. The values of the reduced resistance to heat transfer of the fillings of the light openings are given for cases where the ratio of the glazing area to the filling area of the light opening is 0.75.
The values of the reduced heat transfer resistances indicated in the table may be used as design values in the absence of such values in the standards or technical specifications for structures or not confirmed by test results.
3. The temperature of the inner surface of the structural elements of the windows of buildings (except for industrial ones) must be at least 3 ° C at the design temperature of the outside air.
Description:
Enclosing structures with ventilated air gaps have long been used in the construction of buildings. The use of ventilated air spaces had one of the following goals
Dependence of the maximum speed of air movement in the gap on the temperature of the outside air at different values of the thermal resistance of the wall with insulation
Dependence of the air velocity in the air gap on the outside air temperature at different values of the gap width d
The dependence of the thermal resistance of the air gap, R eff gap, on the outside air temperature at different values of the thermal resistance of the wall, R pr therm. feature
Dependence of the effective thermal resistance of the air gap, R eff of the gap, on the width of the gap, d, at different values of the height of the facade, L
On fig. 7 shows the dependences of the maximum air velocity in the air gap on the outside air temperature for various values of the facade height, L, and the thermal resistance of the wall with insulation, R pr therm. feature , and in fig. 8 - at different values of the gap width d.
In all cases, the air velocity increases as the outside temperature decreases. Doubling the height of the façade results in a slight increase in air velocity. A decrease in the thermal resistance of the wall leads to an increase in air velocity, this is due to an increase in the heat flux, and hence the temperature difference in the gap. The gap width has a significant effect on the air speed, with a decrease in the values of d, the air speed decreases, which is explained by an increase in resistance.
On fig. 9 shows the dependences of the thermal resistance of the air gap, R eff gap, on the outside air temperature at various values of the height of the facade, L, and the thermal resistance of the wall with insulation, R pr therm. feature .
First of all, it should be noted the weak dependence of R eff of the gap on the outside air temperature. This is easily explained, since the difference between the air temperature in the gap and the temperature of the outside air and the difference between the temperature of the internal air and the air temperature in the gap change almost proportionally with a change in t n, therefore their ratio included in (3) almost does not change. So, with a decrease in t n from 0 to -40 ° C, the R eff of the gap decreases from 0.17 to 0.159 m 2 ° C / W. The gap R eff also depends insignificantly on the thermal resistance of the lining, with an increase in R pr therm. region from 0.06 to 0.14 m 2 °C / W, the value of R eff of the gap varies from 0.162 to 0.174 m 2 °C / W. This example shows the inefficiency of facade cladding insulation. Changes in the value of the effective thermal resistance of the air gap depending on the outdoor temperature and on the thermal resistance of the cladding are insignificant for their practical consideration.
On fig. 10 shows the dependences of the thermal resistance of the air gap, R eff of the gap, on the width of the gap, d, for various values of the height of the facade. The dependence of R eff of the gap on the width of the gap is most clearly expressed - with a decrease in the thickness of the gap, the value of R eff of the gap increases. This is due to a decrease in the height of temperature establishment in the gap x 0 and, accordingly, with an increase in the average air temperature in the gap (Fig. 8 and 6). If for other parameters the dependence is weak, since there is an overlap of various processes partially extinguishing each other, then in this case this is not the case - the thinner the gap, the faster it warms up, and the slower the air moves in the gap, the faster it heats up.
In general, the largest value of R eff gap can be achieved with a minimum value of d, a maximum value of L, a maximum value of R pr therm. feature . So, at d = 0.02 m, L = 20 m, R pr therm. feature \u003d 3.4 m 2 ° C / W, the calculated value of R eff of the gap is 0.24 m 2 ° C / W.
To calculate heat loss through the fence, the relative influence of the effective thermal resistance of the air gap is of greater importance, since it determines how much heat loss will decrease. Despite the fact that the largest absolute value of R eff gap is achieved at the maximum R pr therm. feature , the effective thermal resistance of the air gap has the greatest influence on heat loss at a minimum value of R pr therm. feature . So, at R pr term. feature = = 1 m 2 °C/W and t n = 0 °C due to the air gap, heat loss is reduced by 14%.
With horizontally located guides to which facing elements are attached, when making calculations, it is advisable to take the width of the air gap equal to the smallest distance between the guides and the surface of the thermal insulation, since these sections determine the resistance to air movement (Fig. 11).
As shown by the calculations, the speed of air movement in the gap is small and is less than 1 m/s. The reasonableness of the adopted calculation model is indirectly confirmed by the literature data. Thus, the paper provides a brief overview of the results of experimental determinations of air velocity in the air gaps of various facades (see table). Unfortunately, the data contained in the article is incomplete and does not allow us to establish all the characteristics of the facades. However, they show that the air velocity in the gap is close to the values obtained by the calculations described above.
The presented method for calculating the temperature, air velocity and other parameters in the air gap makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of one or another constructive measure in terms of improving the performance properties of the facade. This method can be improved, first of all, it should relate to the effect of gaps between the facing plates. As follows from the results of calculations and the experimental data given in the literature, this improvement will not have a large impact on the reduced resistance of the structure, but it may affect other parameters.
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To be continued.