A computational analysis of a metamaterial (MTM) window design is presented for the purpose of increasing the energy efficiency of buildings in seasonal or cold climates. Commercial low-emissivity windows use nanometer-scale Ag films to reflect infrared energy, while retaining most transmission of optical wavelengths for functionality. An opportunity exists to further increase efficiency through a variable emissivity implementation of Ag thin-film structures. 3-D finite-difference time-domain simulations predict nonlinear absorption of near-infrared energy, providing the means to capture a substantial portion of solar energy during cold periods. The effect of various configuration parameters is quantified, with prediction of the net sustainability advantage. MTM window glass technology can be realized as a modification to current, commercial low-emissivity windows through the application of nanomanufactured films, creating the opportunity for both new and after-market sustainable construction.
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ASME 2013 Heat Transfer Summer Conference collocated with the ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability and the ASME 2013 11th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology
July 14–19, 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Heat Transfer Division
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978-0-7918-5548-5
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Metamaterial Window Glass for Adaptable Energy Efficiency Available to Purchase
Alex Heltzel,
Alex Heltzel
PC Krause and Associates, Inc., Austin, TX
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Tyler Mann,
Tyler Mann
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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John R. Howell
John R. Howell
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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Alex Heltzel
PC Krause and Associates, Inc., Austin, TX
Tyler Mann
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
John R. Howell
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Paper No:
HT2013-17511, V002T04A023; 8 pages
Published Online:
December 21, 2013
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Heltzel, A, Mann, T, & Howell, JR. "Metamaterial Window Glass for Adaptable Energy Efficiency." Proceedings of the ASME 2013 Heat Transfer Summer Conference collocated with the ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability and the ASME 2013 11th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. Volume 2: Heat Transfer Enhancement for Practical Applications; Heat and Mass Transfer in Fire and Combustion; Heat Transfer in Multiphase Systems; Heat and Mass Transfer in Biotechnology. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. July 14–19, 2013. V002T04A023. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/HT2013-17511
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