suspended particle device glass meen 3344. how it works two panels of glass or plastic conductive...

Jose MarroquinSuspended Particle Device Glass

MEEN 3344

How it Works Two panels of glass or plastic

Conductive material - used to coat the panes of glass

Suspended particle devices - millions of these black particles are placed between the two panes of glass

Liquid suspension or film - allows the particles to float freely between the glass

Control device - automatic or manual

Uses and AdvantagesAutomotive/MarineBusinessPersonalSky Lights

Reduces Energy costRegular windows

can be retrofitted with SPD technology

Other InfoCost for regular

glass is $16- $32 per square foot

Cost for SPD glass is between $80- $160 per square foot

Power used to run 15 SPD glass windows is less than the power used for a night light

Reduces UV rays up to 99%

ReferencesBonsor, Kevin.  "How Smart Windows Work."  29

March 2001.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/energy-efficiency/smart-window.htm>  20 October 2009.

“Illuminating Opportunities for Builders”. October 2004. TechHomeBuilder. <http://www.techomebuilder.com/article/425.html>