Phase Change Materials for Quick Service Restaurants

Phase change materials (PCMs) are latent thermal energy storage products designed to offset building cooling requirements of HVAC systems. This field study seeks to evaluate the effect of installing PCMs in a quick-service restaurant to quantify the demand and energy savings benefits from installing such materials. The PCM will be installed in the drop-ceiling of the dining room and kitchen areas of the restaurant. Monitoring equipment will measure the kW, kWh, and temperatures necessary to determine performance of the system.