Supplementary Laboratory Cycling and Lifecycle Carbon Data for PCM‑Embedded Modular Brick Walls

Description

This dataset provides supplementary data to complement the EnergyPlus simulation results of PCM‑embedded modular brick walls. It includes: Laboratory Thermal Cycling Data (CSV) Synthetic 100‑cycle dataset showing chamber temperature ramps (15–35 ℃), brick surface responses, heat flux, and effective heat storage. Values reflect ~60% reduction in indoor temperature fluctuations with PCM integration. Lifecycle Carbon Model (XLSX) Spreadsheet with embodied carbon, operational carbon (50 years), total lifecycle emissions, and carbon payback (~7.8 years). Includes formulas for reproducibility and mirrors Table 6 of the manuscript. Together, these files allow reviewers and researchers to replicate laboratory cycling behavior and lifecycle carbon analysis, strengthening reproducibility of the PCM modular construction study.

Steps to reproduce

Download files Obtain lab_cycles.csv and carbon_model.xlsx from this dataset. Open laboratory cycling data Load lab_cycles.csv in Excel, Python, or R. Plot chamber temperature vs. cycle number to observe sinusoidal ramps (15–35 ℃). Compare brick surface temperatures to see PCM lag and ~60% reduction in fluctuations. Analyze lifecycle carbon model Open carbon_model.xlsx. Review the four sheets: EmbodiedCarbon, OperationalCarbon, TotalLifecycle, and CarbonPayback. Use embedded formulas to verify totals and payback years (~7.8). Replicate calculations Adjust embodied or operational values in the Excel sheets to test sensitivity. The formulas automatically update lifecycle totals and payback curves. Compare with manuscript tables Cross‑check results against Tables 2–3 (thermal cycling) and Table 6 (carbon model) in the associated article to confirm reproducibility.

Institutions

• Southeast University

  Jiangsu, Nanjing

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