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Plasters with microencapsulated paraffin have similar thermal mass properties as gypsum
boards and they can be used as conventional plasters. They can be used to replace
conventional plasters in internal thermal insulation systems.
The heat-storing capacity of a PCM-plaster can be varied by changing the thickness of the
plaster. (BASF 2011)
3.8.1.3 Example uses of PCM’s – Concrete or concrete blocks with
microencapsulated paraffin
Short description here.
H+H Deutschland GmbH’s CelBloc Plus®
3.8.1.4 Example uses of PCM’s -Translucent wall elements
An example of a commercially available PCM-application is the GLASSX crystal. The core of
this system is a PCM salt hydrate, which is used as the storage material. Salt hydrate stores
the solar radiation energy and releases it later as radiant heat. System has also overheating
protection with the help of prismatic glass. The prismatic glass blocks the solar radiation in
summer (at angles more than 40 °) and allow the radiation to pass through in the winter.
Image 21 shows the cross-section and functioning of the element and Image 22 shows an
installed product.