الفهرس 
Sensible Heat Storage (SHS)Only 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
achieving indoor thermal comfort has attracted considerable attention in several studies, especially in educational environments or workspaces, owing to its effect on productivity. Phase change materials (PCMs) have been used to improve the indoor temperature by being integrated into various building components. This thesis aims to explain the feasibility of using PCMs in buildings by establishing an overall conceptual framework for the processes of selecting and integrating PCMs in building applications, as well as a thorough matrix that covers the common properties of PCMs for each building component. This thesis determines the effectiveness of integrating macro-encapsulated BioPCMs into walls and ceilings of lecture halls in an educational building via simulation in a hot climate coupled with controlled night ventilation on enhancing indoor temperature. A simulation was performed using EnergyPlus software. The results show a notable reduction in indoor temperature.