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	* Latent heat.		* Latent heat.
		+	* Manufacture of lightweight aggregate granules containing phase change materials.
	* Phase change.		* Phase change.
	* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.		* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.
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−	Increase in investment in ~~R&D~~ and emerging developments in macro- and microencapsulation technologies are anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for the market growth.	+	Increase in investment in research and development, and emerging developments in macro- and microencapsulation technologies are anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for the market growth in phase change materials (PCM).

−	~~[https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/advanced-phase-change-materials-market Advanced Phase Change Materials] Report, published by Allied Market Research, forecast that the~~ global market is projected to reach $2,434 million by 2022 from $691 million in 2015, growing at a CAGR of 19.8% from 2016-022. ~~Building &~~ construction segment occupied major share of the total market in 2015.	+	The global market is projected to reach $2,434 million by 2022 from $691 million in 2015, growing at a CAGR of 19.8% from 2016-022. The building and construction segment occupied major share of the total market in 2015.

−	Phase change materials have an ability to store and release large amounts of energy, in the form of latent heat. Although phase changes can occur among any combination of the three phases of a substance - gas, liquid, or solid the most commercially viable transition is between the liquid and solid phases. When a PCM is in its' solid phase it can absorb heat, providing a cooling effect and when a PCM is in its' liquid phase it can release heat, providing a warming effect.	+	Phase change materials have an ability to store and release large amounts of energy, in the form of latent heat. Although phase changes can occur among any combination of the three phases of a substance - gas, liquid, or solid the most commercially viable transition is between the liquid and solid phases. When a PCM is in its solid phase it can absorb heat, providing a cooling effect and when a PCM is in its liquid phase it can release heat, providing a warming effect.

−	~~Rise~~ in application in building ~~&~~ construction ~~industry drives~~ the growth of the global ~~[https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/press-release/~~advanced-phase-change-materials-market~~.html advanced phase change materials market]~~. Furthermore, increase in emphasis on energy conservation, numerous applications of advanced phase change materials in the textile sector, rapid ~~urbanization~~ in developing countries, and continued technological developments in the field of advanced ~~PCM~~ are expected to fuel ~~the~~ market growth in the near future. The global advanced phase change materials market is gaining traction, owing to the increased use of microencapsulation and microencapsulation technologies, particularly in the construction and textile sectors. Another major trend observed is the gradual shift of manufacturers toward biodegradable, bio-based PCM as an alternative to the traditional petroleum-based PCM. Improved products by suppliers, and improved macro and micro-encapsulation techniques, which eventually decrease the prices of advanced PCM, is anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for market growth. However, the high cost of advanced PCM and the lack of awareness among the consumers about usage of phase change materials are expected to hinder market growth.	+	The rise in application in building and construction has driven the growth of the global advanced phase change materials market. Furthermore, an increase in the emphasis on energy conservation, numerous applications of advanced phase change materials in the textile sector, rapid urbanisation in developing countries, and continued technological developments in the field of advanced phase change materials are expected to fuel market growth in the near future.

−	The ~~organic PCM segment accounted for the highest value share in 2015~~, owing to the ~~higher costs~~, ~~while inorganic PCMs, such as, salt hydrates accounted for~~ the ~~highest volume share~~. ~~However~~, bio-based PCM ~~segment is expected~~ to ~~witness highest growth during~~ the ~~forecast period, owing to the increased preference towards environmental~~-~~friendly materials, mainly in North America and Europe~~.	+	The global advanced phase change materials market is gaining traction, owing to the increased use of microencapsulation and microencapsulation technologies, particularly in the construction and textile sectors. Another trend is the gradual shift of manufacturers towards biodegradable, bio-based PCM as an alternative to the traditional petroleum-based PCM.

−	~~== Key findings~~ of the ~~Advanced Phase Change Materials Market: ==~~	+	Improved products by suppliers, and improved macro and micro-encapsulation techniques, will eventually reduce the prices of advanced PCM, and is anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for market growth. However, the high cost of advanced PCM and the lack of awareness among the consumers about usage are expected to hinder growth.

−	~~Europe dominated~~ the ~~global advanced phase change materials market~~ in 2015, ~~accounting~~ for ~~over one-third of~~ the share, in ~~terms of revenue~~.	+	The organic PCM segment accounted for the highest value share in 2015, owing to the higher costs, while inorganic PCMs, such as, salt hydrates accounted for the highest volume share. However, the bio-based PCM segment is expected to see the highest growth during the forecast period, due to the increased preference towards environmental-friendly materials, mainly in North America and Europe.

−	~~In 2015, advanced phase change materials used in building & construction application accounted for more than two-fifths share~~ of the ~~global market.~~	+	Key findings of the Advanced Phase Change Materials Market:

−	The organic PCM segment accounted for about half of the value share in 2015, and is anticipated to maintain its lead during the forecast period.	+	* Europe dominated the global advanced phase change materials market in 2015, accounting for over one-third of the share, in terms of revenue.
		+	* In 2015, advanced phase change materials used in building and construction accounted for more than two-fifths share of the global market.
		+	* The organic PCM segment accounted for about half of the value share in 2015, and is anticipated to maintain its lead during the forecast period.
		+	* Germany generated more than two-fifths of the total revenue in the European market in 2015, and is expected to show highest growth rate.
		+	* The Asia-Pacific advanced phase change materials market is expected to grow at the highest rate.
		+	* Solvent-based coating is the leading segment, accounting for more than half of the share in 2015.
		+	* In 2015, BASF SE accounted for the highest market share of the global market.
		+	* In 2015, Europe dominated the global advanced phase change materials market, in terms of both revenue and volume.
		+	* The Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the highest rate, registering a CAGR of 20.3% throughout the forecast period, owing to rapid industrialisation in China and India, growth in infrastructure, increase in awareness about the application of advanced phase change materials, and favourable government rules and regulations.

−	~~Germany generated more than two-fifths~~ of ~~the total revenue in the European~~ market ~~in 2015~~, and ~~is expected to show highest growth rate~~.	+	The key players of advanced phase change materials market are BASF SE, Entropy Solutions, Sonoco Products Company, Outlast Technologies LLC., Advansa B.V., E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company, Phase Change Energy Solutions, Cryopak Inc., Microtek Laboratories, Inc., and Pluss Advanced Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

−	~~Asia-Pacific advanced phase change materials market is expected to grow at the highest rate.~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	~~Solvent-based coating is~~ the ~~leading segment, accounting for more than half~~ of ~~the share~~ in ~~2015~~.	+	* Advanced phase change materials.
		+	* Advanced phase change materials industry.
		+	* Aerogel.
		+	* Assessing the performance of Phase Change Materials in buildings.
		+	* Cool roofs.
		+	* Dynamic thermal modelling of closed loop geothermal heat pump systems.
		+	* Evaporative cooling.
		+	* Heat transfer.
		+	* Latent heat.
		+	* Phase change.
		+	* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.
		+	* Thermal comfort.
		+	* Thermal labyrinths.
		+	* Transparent insulation materials.

−	~~In 2015, BASF SE accounted for the highest market share of the global market.~~	+	[[Category:Publications_/_reports]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]
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−	In 2015, Europe dominated the global advanced phase change materials market with maximum share, in terms of both revenue and volume. This was attributed to the high percentage of manufacturers and consumers of phase change materials. In addition, Asia-Pacific is expected to grow with the highest rate, registering a CAGR of 20.3% throughout the forecast period, owing to rapid industrialization in China and India, growth in infrastructure, increase in awareness about application of advanced phase change materials, and favorable government rules & regulations.	+
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−	The key players of advanced phase change materials market profiled in this report are BASF SE, Entropy Solutions, Sonoco Products Company, Outlast Technologies LLC., Advansa B.V., E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company, Phase Change Energy Solutions, Cryopak Inc., Microtek Laboratories, Inc., and Pluss Advanced Technologies Pvt. Ltd.	+
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−	~~Reference:~~ [~~https~~:/~~/www.alliedmarketresearch.com/advanced-phase-change-materials-market https~~:/~~/www.alliedmarketresearch.com/advanced-phase-change-materials-market~~]	+
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−	~~See also: Advanced phase change materials~~.	+	Increase in investment in R&D and emerging developments in macro- and microencapsulation technologies are anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for the market growth.

−	~~= Introduction =~~	+	[https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/advanced-phase-change-materials-market Advanced Phase Change Materials] Report, published by Allied Market Research, forecast that the global market is projected to reach $2,434 million by 2022 from $691 million in 2015, growing at a CAGR of 19.8% from 2016-022. Building & construction segment occupied major share of the total market in 2015.

−	Phase change materials ~~(PCM)~~, or latent heat ~~storage materials~~, ~~are generally materials with large specific latent heat capacity~~. ~~Phase change materials used~~ in ~~buildings will typically melt and solidify within~~ a ~~range of 18-30ºC~~ and ~~are normally contained~~ in ~~the building fabric~~.	+	Phase change materials have an ability to store and release large amounts of energy, in the form of latent heat. Although phase changes can occur among any combination of the three phases of a substance - gas, liquid, or solid the most commercially viable transition is between the liquid and solid phases. When a PCM is in its' solid phase it can absorb heat, providing a cooling effect and when a PCM is in its' liquid phase it can release heat, providing a warming effect.

−	~~They can be used~~ in ~~the built environment to reduce internal temperature change by storing latent heat~~ in the ~~solid~~-~~liquid or liquid~~-~~gas~~ phase change of ~~a material (although~~ the ~~liquid-gas~~ phase change is ~~actually impractical due~~ to the ~~large volumes or high pressures experienced~~ in the ~~gas state)~~.	+	Rise in application in building & construction industry drives the growth of the global [https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/press-release/advanced-phase-change-materials-market.html advanced phase change materials market]. Furthermore, increase in emphasis on energy conservation, numerous applications of advanced phase change materials in the textile sector, rapid urbanization in developing countries, and continued technological developments in the field of advanced PCM are expected to fuel the market growth in the near future. The global advanced phase change materials market is gaining traction, owing to the increased use of microencapsulation and microencapsulation technologies, particularly in the construction and textile sectors. Another major trend observed is the gradual shift of manufacturers toward biodegradable, bio-based PCM as an alternative to the traditional petroleum-based PCM. Improved products by suppliers, and improved macro and micro-encapsulation techniques, which eventually decrease the prices of advanced PCM, is anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for market growth. However, the high cost of advanced PCM and the lack of awareness among the consumers about usage of phase change materials are expected to hinder market growth.

−	~~Phase change materials are able~~ to ~~store 5 to 14 times more thermal energy per unit~~ volume ~~than conventional thermal storage materials~~. ~~Heat~~ is ~~absorbed and released almost isothermally and is used~~ to ~~reduce~~ the ~~energy consumed by conventional heating~~ and ~~cooling systems by reducing peak loads~~.	+	The organic PCM segment accounted for the highest value share in 2015, owing to the higher costs, while inorganic PCMs, such as, salt hydrates accounted for the highest volume share. However, bio-based PCM segment is expected to witness highest growth during the forecast period, owing to the increased preference towards environmental-friendly materials, mainly in North America and Europe.

−	~~[[File:Phase_change_materials.jpg\|link~~=~~File~~:~~Phase_change_materials.jpg]]~~	+	== Key findings of the Advanced Phase Change Materials Market: ==

−	~~Heat transfer can be estimated from~~ the ~~difference in temperature between air~~ in the ~~room and air~~ in ~~the phase change material unit:~~	+	Europe dominated the global advanced phase change materials market in 2015, accounting for over one-third of the share, in terms of revenue.

−	~~Heat = (Troom – Tair)~~ . ~~Cair . m~~	+	In 2015, advanced phase change materials used in building & construction application accounted for more than two-fifths share of the global market.

−	~~Where:~~	+	The organic PCM segment accounted for about half of the value share in 2015, and is anticipated to maintain its lead during the forecast period.

−	* Troom = Temperature of ~~room air (ºC)~~	+	Germany generated more than two-fifths of the total revenue in the European market in 2015, and is expected to show highest growth rate.
−	* Tair = Temperature of air within PCM unit (ºC)	+
−	* Cair = Specific heat of air (1000 J / kgK)	+
−	* m = Mass of air moving through the ~~PCM unit per second (kg/s)~~	+

−	~~Heat = (Troom – Tair)~~ . ~~1.2 . Q~~	+	Asia-Pacific advanced phase change materials market is expected to grow at the highest rate.

−	~~Q = air flow rate (l/s)~~	+	Solvent-based coating is the leading segment, accounting for more than half of the share in 2015.

−	~~= Practicalities =~~	+	In 2015, BASF SE accounted for the highest market share of the global market.

−	~~Phase~~ change ~~material systems can be used~~ with ~~any conventional water chiller for~~ both ~~new~~ and ~~retrofit applications~~.	+	In 2015, Europe dominated the global advanced phase change materials market with maximum share, in terms of both revenue and volume. This was attributed to the high percentage of manufacturers and consumers of phase change materials. In addition, Asia-Pacific is expected to grow with the highest rate, registering a CAGR of 20.3% throughout the forecast period, owing to rapid industrialization in China and India, growth in infrastructure, increase in awareness about application of advanced phase change materials, and favorable government rules & regulations.

−	~~Since~~ phase change materials ~~transform between solid-liquid~~ in ~~thermal cycling~~, ~~encapsulation is the obvious storage choice~~. ~~However~~, ~~the early development of macroencapsulation with large-volume containment failed due to the poor thermal conductivity of most phase change materials~~. Phase ~~change materials tend to solidify at the edges of the containers preventing effective heat transfer~~.	+	The key players of advanced phase change materials market profiled in this report are BASF SE, Entropy Solutions, Sonoco Products Company, Outlast Technologies LLC., Advansa B.V., E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company, Phase Change Energy Solutions, Cryopak Inc., Microtek Laboratories, Inc., and Pluss Advanced Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

−	~~Microencapsulation on the other hand showed no such problems~~. ~~Phase change materials can be incorporated into construction materials, such as concrete, easily and economically~~. ~~By coating a microscopic~~-~~sized~~ phase change ~~material with a protective coating, the particles can be suspended within a continuous phase such as water.~~	+	Reference: [https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/advanced-phase-change-materials-market https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/advanced-phase-change-materials-market]
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−	~~Phase change~~ materials ~~perform best in small containers and so are usually divided into cells~~. ~~The cells are shallow to reduce static head (based on the principle of shallow container geometry)~~. The packaging material should be a good conductor of heat and be durable enough to withstand frequent changes in the storage material's volume as phase changes occur. It should also restrict the passage of water through the walls to prevent the material drying out and should resist leakage and corrosion.	+
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−	~~Common packaging materials which show chemical compatibility with room temperature~~ phase change ~~materials include stainless steel, polypropylene and polyolefin.~~	+
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−	~~Phase change materials have been used in tropical regions in telecom shelters. Here, they protect high~~-value equipment shelters by keeping the indoor air temperature below the maximum permissible by absorbing heat generated by power-hungry equipment such as base station subsystems. In remote locations, phase change materials can minimise the need to use diesel generators in the event of power failure to conventional cooling systems. Across thousands of telecom sites this can translate into very significant savings. Phase change materials are also being used in the thermal regulation of electronics.	+
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−	~~= Fire and safety issues =~~	+
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−	Some phase change materials are suspended in water, and are relatively nontoxic. Others are hydrocarbons or other flammable materials, or are toxic. As such, phase change materials must be selected and used very carefully in accordance with fire and building codes and sound engineering practices.	+
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−	It may not be wise to use flammable phase change materials within residential or other regularly occupied buildings because of the increased fire risk as well as the dangers of flamespread, smoke, and the potential for explosion when held in containers.	+
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−	~~This article was created by --[[User:Buro_Happold\|Buro Happold~~]].	+
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−	~~= Find out more =~~	+
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−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+
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−	* Advanced phase change materials.	+
−	* Aerogel.	+
−	* Architectural fabrics.	+
−	* Assessing the performance of Phase Change Materials in buildings.	+
−	* Cool roofs.	+
−	* Dynamic façade.	+
−	* Dynamic thermal modelling of closed loop geothermal heat pump systems.	+
−	* Evaporative cooling.	+
−	* Heat transfer.	+
−	* Latent heat.	+
−	* Phase change.	+
−	* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.	+
−	* Thermal comfort.	+
−	* Thermal labyrinths.	+
−	* Transparent insulation materials.	+

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	Phase change materials (PCM), or latent heat storage materials, are generally materials with large specific latent heat capacity. Phase change materials used in buildings will typically melt and solidify within a range of 18-30ºC and are normally contained in the building fabric.		Phase change materials (PCM), or latent heat storage materials, are generally materials with large specific latent heat capacity. Phase change materials used in buildings will typically melt and solidify within a range of 18-30ºC and are normally contained in the building fabric.

−	They can be used in the built environment to reduce internal temperature change by storing latent heat in the solid-liquid or liquid-gas phase change of a material (although the liquid-gas phase change is actually impractical due to the large volumes or high pressures experienced in the gas state). Phase change materials are able to store 5 to 14 times more thermal energy per unit volume than conventional thermal storage materials. Heat is absorbed and released almost isothermally and is used to reduce the energy consumed by conventional heating and cooling systems by reducing peak loads.	+	They can be used in the built environment to reduce internal temperature change by storing latent heat in the solid-liquid or liquid-gas phase change of a material (although the liquid-gas phase change is actually impractical due to the large volumes or high pressures experienced in the gas state).
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		+	Phase change materials are able to store 5 to 14 times more thermal energy per unit volume than conventional thermal storage materials. Heat is absorbed and released almost isothermally and is used to reduce the energy consumed by conventional heating and cooling systems by reducing peak loads.

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	Phase change materials have been used in tropical regions in telecom shelters. Here, they protect high-value equipment shelters by keeping the indoor air temperature below the maximum permissible by absorbing heat generated by power-hungry equipment such as base station subsystems. In remote locations, phase change materials can minimise the need to use diesel generators in the event of power failure to conventional cooling systems. Across thousands of telecom sites this can translate into very significant savings. Phase change materials are also being used in the thermal regulation of electronics.		Phase change materials have been used in tropical regions in telecom shelters. Here, they protect high-value equipment shelters by keeping the indoor air temperature below the maximum permissible by absorbing heat generated by power-hungry equipment such as base station subsystems. In remote locations, phase change materials can minimise the need to use diesel generators in the event of power failure to conventional cooling systems. Across thousands of telecom sites this can translate into very significant savings. Phase change materials are also being used in the thermal regulation of electronics.

−	= Fire and ~~Safety Issues~~ =	+	= Fire and safety issues =
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		+	Some phase change materials are suspended in water, and are relatively nontoxic. Others are hydrocarbons or other flammable materials, or are toxic. As such, phase change materials must be selected and used very carefully in accordance with fire and building codes and sound engineering practices.

−	Some phase change materials are suspended in water, and are relatively nontoxic. Others are hydrocarbons or other flammable materials, or are toxic. As such, phase change materials must be selected and used very carefully in accordance with fire and building codes and sound engineering practices. It may not be wise to use flammable phase change materials within residential or other regularly occupied buildings because of the increased fire risk as well as the dangers of flamespread, smoke, and the potential for explosion when held in containers.	+	It may not be wise to use flammable phase change materials within residential or other regularly occupied buildings because of the increased fire risk as well as the dangers of flamespread, smoke, and the potential for explosion when held in containers.

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	* Assessing the performance of Phase Change Materials in buildings.		* Assessing the performance of Phase Change Materials in buildings.
	* Cool roofs.		* Cool roofs.
		+	* Dynamic façade.
	* Dynamic thermal modelling of closed loop geothermal heat pump systems.		* Dynamic thermal modelling of closed loop geothermal heat pump systems.
	* Evaporative cooling.		* Evaporative cooling.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Phase change materials (PCM) are generally materials with large specific latent heat capacity. Phase change materials used in buildings will typically melt and solidify within a range of 18-30ºC and are normally contained in the building fabric.	+	Phase change materials (PCM), or latent heat storage materials, are generally materials with large specific latent heat capacity. Phase change materials used in buildings will typically melt and solidify within a range of 18-30ºC and are normally contained in the building fabric.

	They can be used in the built environment to reduce internal temperature change by storing latent heat in the solid-liquid or liquid-gas phase change of a material (although the liquid-gas phase change is actually impractical due to the large volumes or high pressures experienced in the gas state). Phase change materials are able to store 5 to 14 times more thermal energy per unit volume than conventional thermal storage materials. Heat is absorbed and released almost isothermally and is used to reduce the energy consumed by conventional heating and cooling systems by reducing peak loads.		They can be used in the built environment to reduce internal temperature change by storing latent heat in the solid-liquid or liquid-gas phase change of a material (although the liquid-gas phase change is actually impractical due to the large volumes or high pressures experienced in the gas state). Phase change materials are able to store 5 to 14 times more thermal energy per unit volume than conventional thermal storage materials. Heat is absorbed and released almost isothermally and is used to reduce the energy consumed by conventional heating and cooling systems by reducing peak loads.

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	* Aerogel.		* Aerogel.
	* Architectural fabrics.		* Architectural fabrics.
		+	* Assessing the performance of Phase Change Materials in buildings.
	* Cool roofs.		* Cool roofs.
	* Dynamic thermal modelling of closed loop geothermal heat pump systems.		* Dynamic thermal modelling of closed loop geothermal heat pump systems.

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	* Advanced phase change materials.		* Advanced phase change materials.
	* Aerogel.		* Aerogel.
		+	* Architectural fabrics.
	* Cool roofs.		* Cool roofs.
	* Dynamic thermal modelling of closed loop geothermal heat pump systems.		* Dynamic thermal modelling of closed loop geothermal heat pump systems.

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	* Evaporative cooling.		* Evaporative cooling.
	* Heat transfer.		* Heat transfer.
		+	* Latent heat.
	* Phase change.		* Phase change.
	* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.		* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.