| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Energy Technologies and CO2 Management
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| Presentation Title |
Infrared Thermal Loading on Walls and Structures |
| Author(s) |
Joshua T. Jordan, Taylor Sparks, Howard Atkin, Rob Atkin |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Joshua T. Jordan |
| Abstract Scope |
Pirta LLC has developed a high-performance paint solution with a Solar Reflective Index (SRI) of 117.6, surpassing the 98.1 SRI of leading competitors. This innovative paint is designed to reflect a broad spectrum of sunlight from building roofs and reduce energy consumption from HVAC, ventilation and heating.
Parking lots primarily reflect infrared (IR) light, which can re-emit and contribute to thermal loading on building side-walls. To investigate this effect, we assembled test boxes to monitor internal temperatures under various conditions.
In collaboration with Pirta LLC, our study focuses on understanding the impact of IR thermal loading on building walls. This research highlights: (i) the extent of IR thermal wall loading, (ii) microstructural analysis of high-performance paint samples, and (iii) the influence of pore structure on reflectivity and emissivity. Our findings aim to inform strategies for reducing energy consumption in buildings by mitigating thermal loading through advanced paint formulations. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Environmental Effects, Mechanical Properties, Sustainability |