Hygrothermal performance of building envelopes in the tropics under operative conditions: condensation and mould growth risk appraisal

Ali, Maisarah and Oladokun, Majeed Olaide and Osman, Samsul Bahrin and Mohd. Din, Shamzani Affendy and Ibrahim, Mohd Shariffuddin and Yusof, Faridah (2016) Hygrothermal performance of building envelopes in the tropics under operative conditions: condensation and mould growth risk appraisal. Jurnal Teknologi, 78 (5). pp. 271-279. ISSN 0127–9696 E-ISSN 2180–3722

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Abstract

Poor indoor hygrothermal performance increases the risk of indoor moisture problems and deterioration due to mould growth, corrosion and damage to archival materials. Hence,proper control of indoor thermohygric intensity abates indoor moisture and its associated problems. This paper presents the results of envelopes hygrothermal performance assessments in a hot and humid climate building with varying operational profile between adjacent spaces. The case-studied building runs on 24hrs cooling mode in one part against natural and/or mechanical supply-exhaust fan means on the other. In-situ experiments were combined with hygrothermal analytical methods to assess the envelope thermal quality together with the operative conditions against condensation and mould growth risks. The results show that the building is overcooled leading to poor envelope hygrothermal performance with associated condensation and mould growth problems on non-airconditioned sides of the envelopes.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4627/51075
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Hygrothermal performance, building envelopes, condensation
Subjects:	T Technology > TH Building construction > TH7005 Heating and ventilation
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof Ir Maisarah Ali
Date Deposited:	24 Jun 2016 11:19
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2021 21:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/51075

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