A preliminary study of porous ceramics with low thermal conductivity for application in buildings

Mohd Salleh, Najmi Abdul Fattah (2022) A preliminary study of porous ceramics with low thermal conductivity for application in buildings. Project Report. Melaka, Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The microstructure of the tile surface, as well as the surrounding environmental and material factors, can all have an impact on a person's thermal perception of heat. Floor surfaces that are too warm in open outdoor environments may be considered uncomfortable. Thermal effusivity is a property of semi-infinite substances that determines the temperature at their interface as soon as they come into complete contact with one another. It is more pleasant to the touch ceramic tiles with a crusty surface, and these tiles can be used to reduce the temperature of a space by reflecting heat back into it. Included pores cause materials with poor conductivities and densities, which are the outcome of the inclusion of pores. The circumstances around the processing play a part in this. Although pores are not always indicative of a lack of mechanical strength, the existence of pores can be. Specifically, the purpose of this research is to evaluate the thermal and mechanical comfort of ceramic flooring manufactured from industrial atomized ceramic powder that incorporates refractory raw materials. Touch, according to theoretical and experimental examinations, enhances the porosity and crustiness of a surface, as well as the level of comfort it provides.

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