Thermal energy conservation with draperies and a plastic window liner

Thesis/Dissertation · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5966461

Sloan, D L

The contributions of draperies, a plastic window liner, and fabric properties to heat loss reduction were studied. Research questions were developed relative to the contribution of the following to heat loss reduction: properties of drapery fabrics, and the effectiveness of 1) a temporary plastic indoor window liner, and 2) combining draperies with a plastic window liner. Four fabrics (Malimo, Maliwatt, glass and coated) for the window treatments were selected from 12 fabrics on the basis of thermal resistance, in combination with air permeability and thickness. Density, weight, yarn count, fabric construction, and yarn construction were also determined. The draperies were tested sealed (Velcro tape and a three-sided cornice) and unsealed, and with and without a plastic window liner. The effectiveness of each treatment was determined by comparing the percentage of heat loss reduction to the heat loss at the bare window. Yarn count, thickness, density and air permeability accounted for 76% of the variability of the thermal resistance of the fabrics; mean values ranged from 0.95 ft/sup 2/ hr /sup 0/F/Btu (Maliwatt) to 0.66 ft/sup 2/ hr /sup 0/F/Btu (coated). The plastic window liner was the most effective in reducing heat loss (75%).

• OSTI ID: 5966461
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Thesis (Ph. D.)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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