Feinerman A.D., Gupta P., Foster C., Yarbrough D.W., Kosny J.
Thermal Conservation Technologies, US
Keywords: thermal bridging, thermal edge losses, vacuum insulation panels
Traditional Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) have either a polymer/aluminum film or metallized polymer film exterior. In either case the VIPs are too fragile to be directly attached to a building’s envelope without a superstructure. The required superstructure reduces the R value gain from using a VIP. We have developed a VIP with a stainless steel foil exterior that can be attached directly to a building’s envelope without a superstructure. We have a thermal model that shows that by lengthening the VIPs edge by a factor of 4 the R value of the VIP can be maintained as long as it is larger than 1 foot square. The stainless steel foil has the additional advantage of having lower permeability to atmospheric gasses, as well as being able to withstand a 120 mph wind.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Nanotechnology 2013: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy (Volume 3)
Published: May 12, 2013
Pages: 724 - 727
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Energy & Sustainability
Topics: Materials for Sustainable Building, Sustainable Materials
ISBN: 978-1-4822-0586-2