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

Authors

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

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

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

References

[1] O. Campos, "Uso de la totora en la producción agrícola de la cuenca del Río Camacho , Tarija , Bolivia", Leisa, Diciembre de 2003, pp. 19–21, 2003.
[2] M. Quiroz, F.P. Noguera, "Efecto de cinco dosis de probiotico bioseptic en la descomposición de totora y su evaluación en el cultivo de lechuga en Yahuarcocha", Tesis de pregrado, Facultad de Ingeniería en ciencias agropecuarias y ambientales, Escuela de Ingeniería Agropecuaria, Ibarra, 2007.
[3] E. M. Deago, "Typha angustifolia evaluada como sustrato sólido orgánico natural para biorremediar agua subterránea contaminada con nitrato", Revista de I+D Tecnológico, vol.11, no1, pp. 41–54, 2015.
[4] A. García Santos, "Aplicaciones constructivas de un material compuesto de escayola y fibras naturales de Typha Latifolia", Materiales de Construcción, vol. 54, no 273, 2003.
[5] K. Ramanaiah, V.R. Prasad y K. Chandra Reddy, "Mechanical and Thermo-Physical Properties of Fish Tail Palm Tree Natural Fiber–Reinforced Polyester Composites", International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, vol. 18 no2, pp.126– 136, 2013.
[6] G.Wuzella, A.R. Mahendran, T. Bätg y A. Kandelbauer, "Novel, binder-free fiber reinforced composites based on a renewable resource from the reed-like plant Typha" Industrial Crops and Products, vol.33, no3, pp 683–689, 2013.
[7] M.V. Madurwar, R.V. Ralegaonkar y S. Mandavgane, "Application of agro-waste for sustainable construction materials: A review", Construction and Building Materials, vol.38, no1, p.p 872–878, 2012
[8] Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate, C177-13, 2013.
[9] American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation, C168-13, 2014.

Published

2016-01-15

How to Cite

Velazco, L., Goyos, L., Delgado, R., & Quesada, Y. (2016). Evaluation of insulating panels made of cattails fibers (Typha Latifolia). Gaceta Técnica, 14(1), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.1623.8962

Issue

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

Section

Research articles

Copyrights of the author / s from the year of publication
This work is under international license Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0.

 The opinions expressed by the authors do not necessarily reflect the position of the editor of the publication or UCLA. The total or partial reproduction of the texts published here is authorized, provided that the complete source and electronic address of this journal is cited. Authors have the right to use their articles for any purpose as long as it is done nonprofit. The authors can post on the internet or any other media the final approved version of their work.