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@article{197488,
        author = {RAGUL C and Dr.S.SIVALAKSHMI},
        title = {Experimental Investigation of Thermal Energy Storage Performance of Aluminium-Encapsulated PCM Integrated Porotherm Wall for Energy-Efficient Buildings.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6980-6995},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197488},
        abstract = {Buildings consume a large portion of global energy, mainly due to heating and cooling requirements needed to maintain indoor thermal comfort. Improving the thermal performance of building envelope materials is therefore an important strategy for achieving energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. This study presents an experimental investigation of a Porotherm wall integrated with aluminium-encapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) to enhance thermal energy storage and passive thermal regulation. The PCM was encapsulated in aluminium pipes and embedded within the cavities of the Porotherm block wall to improve heat transfer performance. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation was incorporated in the experimental setup to minimize heat losses and ensure efficient thermal storage within the system. Temperature measurements were carried out at different locations across the wall using thermocouples to evaluate the heat transfer characteristics and thermal response during heating and cooling cycles. The results indicate that the integration of PCM within the Porotherm wall significantly enhances the thermal energy storage capacity and delays heat transfer through the wall. The PCM absorbs excess heat during peak temperature periods and releases it during cooler periods, thereby reducing temperature fluctuations across the building envelope. The proposed system demonstrates improved passive thermal regulation and shows potential for enhancing energy efficiency in building applications.},
        keywords = {Phase Change Material, Thermal Energy Storage, Porotherm Wall, Aluminium Encapsulation, Energy Efficiency, Heat Transfer, Thermal Performance.},
        month = {April},
        }