Description

To investigate the effects of moisture movement on thermal efficiency, an experiment was performed on a low-slope roof system containing permeable insulation. Five replicate test panels of the roof system containing a variety of vapour retarders were evaluated in a climate simulator. Describes the test procedures. Presents the experimental results. Uses a numerical model to help explain the findings. Summarises the conclusions.

KEYWORDS: moisture, thermal insulation, heat flow, performance, testing, calculating, vapour barriers, experiment, inclined, roofs, climate chambers, efficiency.

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Trans., 1993, vol.99, part 2, paper number DE-93-1-1, 429-439, 7 figs, 2 tabs, refs.

Product Details

Published:

1993

File Size:

1 file , 1.5 MB

Product Code(s):

D-17553