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The increasing demand for cooling in residential and commercial buildings, driven by rising global temperatures, has significantly escalated energy consumption. This study explores the potential of utilizing industrial by-products, including Rice Husk Ash (RHA), Woven Fabric Waste (WFW), Polyethylene Glycol-400 (PEG-400), Silica Fume, Fly Ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), and Fibers, as thermal break materials to enhance insulation and reduce cooling energy requirements in buildings. A combination of experimental analysis and numerical simulations, conducted using ANSYS-R1 software, was employed to evaluate the thermal conductivity, convective heat transfer, and radiative effects of these composite materials. The materials were integrated into concrete wall structures, and their thermal performance was assessed by monitoring internal wall temperatures and the corresponding energy savings. The findings demonstrated a 20–30% reduction in energy consumption for cooling applications. Additional investigations included a comparative analysis of White and Black RHA, optimization of PEG-400 and RHA/WFW compositions, and the incorporation of thermal breaks between concrete layers. The proposed approach offers a cost-efficient and sustainable alternative to conventional insulation techniques, with significant potential for application in low-income housing projects.

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Thermal Breaks to Reduce Energy Consumption and Room Temperature Using Industrial Waste Materials: A Sustainable Approach

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Adarsh Ramesh,
  • Tino Joe Tenson,
  • Libin P. Oommen

摘要

The increasing demand for cooling in residential and commercial buildings, driven by rising global temperatures, has significantly escalated energy consumption. This study explores the potential of utilizing industrial by-products, including Rice Husk Ash (RHA), Woven Fabric Waste (WFW), Polyethylene Glycol-400 (PEG-400), Silica Fume, Fly Ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), and Fibers, as thermal break materials to enhance insulation and reduce cooling energy requirements in buildings. A combination of experimental analysis and numerical simulations, conducted using ANSYS-R1 software, was employed to evaluate the thermal conductivity, convective heat transfer, and radiative effects of these composite materials. The materials were integrated into concrete wall structures, and their thermal performance was assessed by monitoring internal wall temperatures and the corresponding energy savings. The findings demonstrated a 20–30% reduction in energy consumption for cooling applications. Additional investigations included a comparative analysis of White and Black RHA, optimization of PEG-400 and RHA/WFW compositions, and the incorporation of thermal breaks between concrete layers. The proposed approach offers a cost-efficient and sustainable alternative to conventional insulation techniques, with significant potential for application in low-income housing projects.