Transition test method: New approach to determining thermal properties

Hongxing Yang; R. H. Marshall; B. J. Brinkworth

doi:10.1177/014362449401500405

Transition test method: New approach to determining thermal properties

Hongxing Yang, R. H. Marshall, B. J. Brinkworth

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Abstract

A transition test method is developed for determining the thermal properties of building materials using a guarded hot box apparatus. The model is presented and the results of the tests are analysed. The results are compared with the results from the standard guarded hot box test method (GHB). They are accurate and time saving. Compared with the conventional test method, this new approach can reduce the test time from 24 hours to within only 2 hours. For determining the temperature-dependent thermal conductance (equivalent value) of a sample of transparent insulation materials, several days can be saved. The method can be also used to measure the insulation properties of materials with low thermal conductance, to which the conventional method cannot be applied with a GHB.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	217-221
Number of pages	5
Journal	Building Services Engineering Research & Technology
Volume	15
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/014362449401500405
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1994
Externally published	Yes

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