eva‎luating the combined effect of insulators and gypsum boards on energy consumption in residential buildings

1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM

This study examines the importance of optimizing energy resources in the construction industry, particularly in light of the challenges related to electricity and gas consumption in the country. Given the high energy usage in the residential sector and the need to improve the quality of building materials, such as gypsum board and thermal insulation, this research theoretically investigates the impact of using a combination of gypsum board and insulation material on reducing energy loss, optimizing energy consumption, and calculating the payback period for the initial investment in buildings. The study employs the basic formula for heat transfer from surfaces, and degree-day methodology is used to determine temperature-related information. Different time intervals for energy consumption are also considered. The results indicate that optimizing energy consumption through the use of thermal insulation and gypsum board can significantly reduce electricity and gas usage across various seasons. Under the best-case scenario and based on the assumptions, energy requirements for heating and cooling can be reduced by up to 33%, with a payback period of slightly over two years in the optimal case. Various energy usage scenarios and corresponding payback periods are also provided. Additionally, this study emphasizes the importance of selecting optimal materials to increase energy efficiency and reduce the operational and economic costs of new and retrofitted buildings

مواد عايق , گچ برگ , كاهش مصرف انرژي , ضخامت بهينه

Insulating materials , Gypsum board , Energy consumption reduction , Optimal thickness

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