Browsing SINTEF Open by Author "Jelle, Bjørn Petter"
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Synthesis of Hollow Silica Nanospheres by Sacrificial Polystyrene Templates for Thermal Insulation Applications
Sandberg, Linn Ingunn Christie; Gao, Tao; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Monodisperse polystyrene (PS) spheres with controllable size have been synthesized by a straight forward and simple procedure. The as-synthesized PS spheres have a typical diameter ranging from ~180 nm to ~900 nm, where a ... -
Synthesis of Silica-Based Nano Insulation Materials for Potential Application in Low-Energy or Zero Emission Buildings
Gangåssæter, Haakon Fossen; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Alex Mofid, Sohrab (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Sacrificial polystyrene (PS) templates have been used for synthesis of silica -based nano insulation materials (NIM). The PS was synthesized by a simple procedure where parameters as polyvinylpyrrolidone /styrene ratio and ... -
System model for spatial mapping of anthropogenic sinkholes and subsidence basins in mining areas applying 2D laser scanner technique
Motyka, Zbigniew; Jelle, Bjørn Petter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The model of a remote measurement system suitable for use on mobile unmanned aerial platforms is discussed in order to provide data for mapping spatial parameters of anthropogenic landscape forms, mainly outcrops, sinkholes, ... -
The Challenge of Removing Snow Downfall on Photovoltaic Solar Cell Roofs in order to Maximize Solar Energy Efficiency – Research Opportunities for the Future
Jelle, Bjørn Petter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The challenge of removing snow downfall on photovoltaic solar cell roofs, also including solar thermal panels and walls, in order to maximize the solar energy efficiency, is investigated. A special emphasis is given on ... -
The High Performance Thermal Building Insulation Materials of Beyond Tomorrow - From Concept to Experimental Investigations
Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gao, Tao; Sandberg, Linn Ingunn Christie; Tilset, Bente Gilbu; Grandcolas, Mathieu; Gustavsen, Arild (Chapter, 2014) -
The Influence of Snow and Ice Coverage on the Energy Generation from Photovoltaic Solar Cells
Andenæs, Erlend; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Ramlo, Kristin; Kolås, Tore; Selj, Josefine Helene Krogh; Foss, Sean Erik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This literature study examines previous studies of the optical properties of snow, and attempts to tie them together with studies on the effects of shading on photovoltaic solar panels. The study presents some information ... -
The Path to the Building Integrated Photovoltaics of Tomorrow
Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Breivik, Christer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems may represent a powerful and versatile tool for achieving the ever increasing demand for zero energy and zero emission buildings of the near future, offering an aesthetical, ... -
The Path to the High Performance Thermal Building Insulation Materials and Solutions of Tomorrow
Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gustavsen, Arild; Baetens, Ruben (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)In todays society there is an increased focus on various energy aspects. Buildings constitute a large part of the total energy consumption in the world. In this respect it is important to have the optimum heat balance in ... -
The Utilization of Electrochromic Materials for Smart Window Applications in Energy-Efficient Buildings
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Thermal Conductivity of Cement Stabilized Earth Blocks
Zhang, Lei; Gustavsen, Arild; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Yang, Liu; Gao, Tao; Wang, Yu (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The present study examines the effect of bulk density and cement content on the thermal conductivity of cement stabilized earth blocks (CSEB). The experimental results show that the thermal conductivity increases as a ... -
Thermal Modeling and Investigation of the Most Energy-Efficient Window Position
Misiopecki, Cezary; Bouquin, Marine; Gustavsen, Arild; Jelle, Bjørn Petter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The energy consumption in buildings contributes substantially to the worldwide energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. One of the crucial elements defining energy consumption is the building envelope, which in modern ... -
Thermal Superinsulation for Building Applications - From Concepts to Experimental Investigations
Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gao, Tao; Sandberg, Linn Ingunn Christie; Tilset, Bente Gilbu; Grandcolas, Mathieu; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article, 2014)Abstract —The application of traditional thermal insulation materials requires thicker building envelopes in order to satisfy the requirements of the emerging zero energy and zero emission buildings. This work summarizes ... -
Traditional, State-of-the-Art and Future Thermal Building Insulation Materials and Solutions – Properties, Requirements and Possibilities
Jelle, Bjørn Petter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)The advantages and disadvantages of the thermal building insulation materials and solutions have been treated. Both traditional, state-of-the-art and possible materials and solutions beyond these have been investigated. ... -
Utilization of Aerogel Materials and Systems in the Building Envelopes of Tomorrow
Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gao, Tao (Chapter, 2019)Building envelopes incorporating aerogel materials may exploit miscellaneous properties of the aerogels such as a very low thermal conductivity, lightweight properties due the air-filled low-density aerogel structure, and ... -
Utilization of Size-Tunable Hollow Silica Nanospheres for Building Thermal Insulation Applications
Alex Mofid, Sohrab; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Zhao, Xinpeng; Gao, Tao; Grandcolas, Mathieu; Cunningham, Bridget; Ng, Serina; Yang, Ronggui (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Hollow silica nanospheres (HSNS) have been the subject of intense studies as a possible building block that may successfully bring about nano insulation materials (NIM) with substantially reduced thermal conductivity. The ... -
Utilizing the Knudsen Effect in the Quest for Super Insulation Materials
Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Alex Mofid, Sohrab; Gao, Tao (Chapter, 2018)Initiatives to incorporate energy efficiency measures and strategies in the building sector have gained attention for several decades, and with increased focus on zero energy and zero emission buildings, such initiatives ... -
Vacuum Insulation Panel Products: A State-of-the-Art Review and Future Research Pathways
Kalnæs, Simen Edsjø; Jelle, Bjørn Petter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Vacuum insulation panels (VIP) are regarded as one of the most upcoming high performance thermal insulation solutions. At delivery, thermal conductivity for a VIP can be as low as 0.002–0.004 W/(mK) depending on the core ... -
Vacuum Insulation Panels for Building Applications: A Review and Beyond
Baetens, Ruben; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Thue, Jan Vincent; Tenpierik, Martin J.; Grynning, Steinar; Uvsløkk, Sivert; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) are regarded as one of the most promising high performance thermal insulation solutions on the market today. Thermal performances three to six times better than still-air are achieved by ... -
Vacuum Insulation Panels in Wood Frame Wall Constructions with Different Stud Profiles
Haavi, Thomas; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)In this work, the thermal performance of three different wall configurations was examined by hot box measurements and numerical simulations. Vacuum insulation panels were sandwiched between traditional insulation in walls ... -
Vakuumisolasjonspaneler for bruk i bygninger – Egenskaper, krav og muligheter
Grynning, Steinar; Baetens, Ruben; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gustavsen, Arild; Uvsløkk, Sivert; Meløysund, Vivian (Prosjektrapport (SINTEF Byggforsk);31, Research report, 2009)Vakuumisolasjonspaneler (VIP) består av en porøs kjerne som er omsluttet av en damp- og lufttett folie som er forseglet mens det er tilnærmet vakuum i kjernematerialet. Avhengig av kjernematerialet og folien kan ekvivalent ...