Professional paper

DETERMINATION OF OPTIMUM INSULATION THICKNESS FOR DIFFERENT BUILDING WALLS IN TURKEY

Ahmet Fertelli ; Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey

Abstract

In this study, the influence of different wall types (stone, brick, concrete and bims - which are usually used in building construction in Turkey) on the optimum insulation thicknesses, energy savings, and payback periods was evaluated for six different energy types: LPG, electricity, fuel oil, coal, natural gas, and geothermal energy. Four cities from different climate zones (Aydın, Trabzon, Malatya, and Sivas) were selected for the analysis which was carried out with two different insulation materials. Results showed that insulation thicknesses were determined between 0 – 0.179 m, with the amount of 0 – 235.053 $/m2 of energy saving and 0 – 11.53 years of payback period depending on various fuel and wall types.

Keywords

Optimum insulation; external wall; block pumice; life cycle cost

Hrčak ID:

105318

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/105318

Publication date:

9.7.2013.

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