Dodoo, Ambrose; Gustavsson, Leif; Sathre, Roger - In: Applied Energy 92 (2012) C, pp. 462-472
In this study we analyze the effect of thermal mass on space heating energy use and life cycle primary energy balances … energy saving benefits of thermal mass during the operation phase of the buildings. Our results indicate that the energy … savings due to thermal mass is small and varies with the climatic location and energy efficiency levels of the buildings. A …