Stuart Hands
University of Newcastle
10 Papers
12 Citations
Stuart Hands is an academic researcher from University of Newcastle. The author has contributed to research in topics: Thermal mass & Thermal resistance. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 8 publications.
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Papers
Determining the thermal capacitance, conductivity and the convective heat transfer coefficient of a brick wall by annually monitored temperatures and total heat fluxes
TL;DR: In this paper, a finite volume scheme and complex Fourier analysis methods are proposed to determine the thermal capacitance and thermal conductivity for a building construction layer using the monitored inner/outer surface temperatures and heat fluxes.
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A concept for a potential metric to characterise the dynamic thermal performance of walls
TL;DR: The concept for a comprehensive new metric for dynamic performance which considers the ordered combination of the insulation and thermal mass properties of the elemental layers within the particular wall type(s) is presented here and can be applied to walls and/or building envelopes.
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A statistical study on the combined effects of wall thermal mass and thermal resistance on internal air temperatures
TL;DR: In this article, a statistical analysis of real data shows empirically how thermal resistance, thermal thermal properties, and thermal properties are related to the theoretical model predictions, which is important for real-world validation of theoretical models.
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A statistical study on the combined effects of wall thermal mass and thermal resistance on internal air temperatures | NOVA. The University of Newcastle's Digital Repository
Trevor Moffiet,Dariusz Alterman,Stuart Hands,Kim Colyvas,Adrian Page,Behdad Moghtaderi +5 more
- 01 Jan 2015
Abstract: Statistical analyses are important for real-world validation of theoretical model predictions. In this article, a statistical analysis of real data shows empirically how thermal resistance, thermal mass, building design, season and external air temperature collectively affect indoor air temperature. A simple, four-point, diurnal, temperature-by-time profile is used to summarise daily thermal performance and is used as the response variable for the analysis of performance. The findings from the statistical analysis imply that, at least for moderate climates, the best performing construction/design will be one in which insulation and thermal mass arrangements can be dynamically altered to suit weather and season.
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