<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> This article deals with progressive glass unit in glazing systems of building facades. Main aim of this research is reduction of heat gain in interior achieved by water added into Basic Insulation Glass Unit (hereinafter as IGU) which thereby becomes a transparent collector. Concerning heat gain reduction, this system provides a variety of positive characteristics. In relation to outdoor conditions, however, the system has its limitations, due to which each glass unit needs to be designed with regard to the climate condition it is intended for. These special properties have been described in previous articles. Currently, the model in scale 1:1 is prepared and provided for measurements in test chamber. Observation of liquid-filled window in summer weather simulation has brought valuable results for temperature, radiation and humidity. Temperature has been observed on surfaces, and exterior and interior sides of cavities.</p></abstract>

This article deals with progressive glass unit in glazing systems of building facades. Main aim of this research is reduction of heat gain in interior achieved by water added into Basic Insulation Glass Unit (hereinafter as IGU) which thereby becomes a transparent collector. Concerning heat gain reduction, this system provides a variety of positive characteristics. In relation to outdoor conditions, however, the system has its limitations, due to which each glass unit needs to be designed with regard to the climate condition it is intended for. These special properties have been described in previous articles. Currently, the model in scale 1:1 is prepared and provided for measurements in test chamber. Observation of liquid-filled window in summer weather simulation has brought valuable results for temperature, radiation and humidity. Temperature has been observed on surfaces, and exterior and interior sides of cavities.

Observation of Liquid-filled Window without Presence of Liquid in Test Chamber

Civil Engineering Faculty, Institute of Architectural Engineering, Department of Indoor technologies and building services

Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering

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This article deals with progressive glass unit in glazing systems of building facades. Main aim of this research is reduction of heat gain in interior achieved...

Observation of Liquid-filled Window without Presence of Liquid in Test Chamber

Published Online: Jan 20, 2017

Page range: 77 - 82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sspjce-2016-0020

Keywords
progressive glass unit, building façade, Insulation Glass Unit, heat gain, radiation, humidity, liquidfilled cavity, heat barrier, renewable energy sources

© 2017 Ján Lojkovics, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Observation of Liquid-filled Window without Presence of Liquid in Test Chamber

Published Online: Jan 20, 2017

Page range: 77 - 82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sspjce-2016-0020

Keywordsprogressive glass unit, building façade, Insulation Glass Unit, heat gain, radiation, humidity, liquidfilled cavity, heat barrier, renewable energy sources

© 2017 Ján Lojkovics, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
progressive glass unit, building façade, Insulation Glass Unit, heat gain, radiation, humidity, liquidfilled cavity, heat barrier, renewable energy sources