EFFECTIVENESS AND OPTIMIZATION OF THERMAL INSULATION IN RESIDENTIAL ROOFING SYSTEM IN HOT-HUMID CLIMATE

Solar radiation overheats the roof and causes thermal discomfort for occupants throughout the day. Room air-conditioners are used to improve level of thermal comfort. However, air-conditioners consume high amounts of electricity. Insulation can retard heat flow due to their high thermal resistance....

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Main Author: SYED AHMAD ISKANDAR, SYED AHMAD FARHAN
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/15459/1/MSC%20THESIS%20G01266%20SYED%20AHMAD%20FARHAN%20SEPTEMBER%202013.pdf
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Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Language: English