The Phase Change Material [PCM] inside the Templok™ AIR Duct is designed to actively and passively store thermal energy helping reduce energy demand and consumption. It is perfect for climates with cool nights and hot days, such as desert climates, cold climates with milder summers and in MANY applications for interior thermal storage or process heat absorption.
HOW IT WORKS:
NIGHT – When temperatures are cool, power is cheap and HVAC is at it’s most efficient, The Templok™ PCM freezes at it’s design temperature (eg 25ºC/78ºF). Sometimes this happens naturally with no fans or energy use. The PCM literally just re-freezes and releases heat to atmosphere.
DAY – As temperatures rise throughout the day, the fresh air for your building comes in via the PCM Air Duct. As the daytime temperatures exceed the PCM melt point (eg. 78ºF/25ºF), the PCM begins to melt and absorb heat from the incoming air stream. As the hot afternoon arrives, the PCM draws heat out of the ventilation air naturally, reducing compressor load and consumption.