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Monodraught enhanced its building ventilation and cooling systems by integrating phase change material (PCM) into its Cool-phase product. Advanced 3D modeling accelerated the redesign process, improving thermal energy storage and building performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Building Science
  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Engineering

Background:

  • Monodraught specializes in natural ventilation, daylight, and cooling systems.
  • The company sought to improve an existing product's performance through redesign.
  • Phase Change Material (PCM) offers potential for thermal energy storage in buildings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the development of Cool-phase, an innovative PCM application for buildings.
  • To highlight the role of 3D modeling in accelerating product redesign and prototyping.
  • To demonstrate enhanced thermal energy storage for active ventilation and cooling.

Main Methods:

  • Application of Phase Change Material (PCM) as a thermal energy store.
  • Utilizing 3D modeling for rapid prototyping and design iteration.
  • Redesigning an established product for enhanced performance.

Main Results:

  • Successful integration of PCM into the Cool-phase system.
  • Significant acceleration of the prototyping and design process through 3D modeling.
  • Demonstrated potential for improved active ventilation and building cooling.

Conclusions:

  • PCM is an effective technology for thermal energy storage in building systems.
  • 3D modeling is a valuable tool for rapid product development in this sector.
  • The Cool-phase product represents an advancement in sustainable building climate control.

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