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Effect of insulation type and material on the heating energyrequirements of buildings in desert areas: a case study in Adrar region

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper investigates the effect of insulation type and material on the heating loads of buildings in the Adrar region. The study is based on a university professor's residence with a surface area of 90 m2. The heating loads of the building were calculated by modelling the different heat transfer patterns in the room and recreating the heat transfer equations used in the energy balance for each material in the room, considering the dimensions of the building, the material properties of the walls, ceilings and windows, and the differences in outside temperatures on the hottest day. The results obtained showed that the heating loads of the walls represent 56% of the total heating needs and that using clay instead of an air gap in double-skin walls reduces the heating load by 34%.

Source: DYNA

DOI: 10.15446/dyna.v93n243.126723

Authors: Keltoum Bekraoui, Abdelmalek Bada, Abdelatif Oudrane, Abdelkader Bassoud

Institution: Ahmed Draia University

Language: English

Topic: Building Energy and Comfort Optimization

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Affordable and clean energy, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7225414465

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