This thesis presents an experimental system utilizing phase change materials (PCMs) for cooling indoor spaces during the summer. PCM panels serve as temperature stabilizers within the building envelope, effectively preventing overheating. The experimental work focused on determining the time required for complete solidification of PCMs in the panels and analyzing all influences on cooling energy. It was found that the system performed satisfactorily only when the average inlet air temperature was 15 °C, resulting in PCM solidification within 5.43 hours. The results demonstrated that cooling energy was highly dependent on the inlet air temperature and external influences.
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