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• TITLE: Hybrid and Reflective Insulation Assemblies for Buildings

  AUTHORS: David W. Yarbrough, Khar San Teh, Lim Chin Haw, Elias Salleh, Sohif Mat, M. Yusof Sulaiman

  KEYWORDS: Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier, Hybrid Insulation, Emittance, Emissivity, Aluminum Foil, Metallic Films, Attic Insulation

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, Vol.4 No.7, July 29, 2016

  ABSTRACT: Materials with a low thermal emittance surface have been used for many years to create reflective insulations that reduce the rate of heat flow across building envelopes. Reflective insulation technology is now being combined with other energy conserving technologies to optimize overall thermal performance. The basis for the performance of reflective insulations and radiant barriers will be discussed along with the combination of these materials with cellular plastic or mineral fiber insulations to form hybrid insulation assemblies. Calculations of thermal resistance for enclosed reflective air spaces and current field data from Southeast Asia will be presented. These data show that reductions in heat transfer across the building enclosure can be effectively reduced by the use of enclosed reflective air spaces and attic radiant barriers. Reflective technology increases the overall thermal resistance of the building enclosure when used to insulate poured concrete structures.