Model Testing To Calculate Time-Lag Of Phase Change Material With Mycelium Integration In Residential Apartments, In The Case Of Amman

Abstract

This study investigated the feasibility of reducing energy demand in residential buildings using a new material called “Phase Change Material with Mycelium Integration (PCMMI)”, considering the climatic conditions in Jordan, Amman. A simple model was fabricated to test free form of PCMMI time-lag. The objective was to visually observe the phase change and measure the time-lag and compare the results with and without using PCMMI. The results from the model testing showed that the PCMMI reduced heat flow between the outdoor and indoor by 11^oC, while without PCMMI the heat flow reduction was 7^oC.