Evaluation of insulating panels made of cattails fibers (Typha Latifolia)

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.1623.8962

Keywords:

insulating capacity, Typha latifolia, thermic panels

Abstract

In this paper the insulating capacity of panels made of Typha latifolia in different forms was evaluated. The results show a significant insulating capacity, placing the cattail as a potential isolating element in buildings. The development of thermal insulation elements based on biomass residues is a promising line of research that will provide substantial improvement in energy efficiency and thermal comfort with sustainable habitat solutions at low cost. The development of contemporary construction elements such as panels or blankets of totora, will permit the improvement of industrial solutions sustainability and a significant reduction in the cost of its production

Author Biographies

  • Luis Velazco, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE. Ecuador
    PhD in Architecture and Energy Efficiency in Buildings from the School of Architecture of Barcelona. Researcher at the University of the Armed Forces, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy. Ecuador. Email: luisvelascoroldan@gmail.com
  • Leonardo Goyos, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE. Ecuador

    Mechanical Engineer, University of Havana. Master in Mechanical Technology Higher Polytechnic Institute "José Antonio Echeverría", Doctor in Technical Sciences. University of the Armed Forces ESPE. Ecuador Email: leonardo.goyos.perez@gmail.com

  • Reinaldo Delgado, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE. Ecuador
    Doctor and Researcher of the University of the Armed Forces (ESPE) within the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy integrated in the Research Group in Renewable Energies. Rumiñahui Avenue s / n. Sangolquí Ecuador. Email: rrdelgado1@espe.edu.ec
  • Yolanda Quesada, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE. Ecuador
    chemical engineer. Master in Renewable Energy of the ESPE. Ecuador. Email: yolandaquezada1984@hotmail.com

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Published

2016-01-15

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2015): July-December

Section

Research articles

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Evaluation of insulating panels made of cattails fibers (Typha Latifolia). (2016). Gaceta Técnica, 14(1), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.1623.8962