Thermal lag

${\displaystyle \text{Thermal Lag}(s)=\frac{L}{\sqrt{2\alpha \mathrm{\Omega }}}}$

In buildings with concrete or masonry walls, thermal lag can result in a difference between the highest interior and highest outdoor temperatures several hours apart. This delay may shift cooling loads to later periods, when air-conditioning systems can operate with cooler outdoor conditions or when the building is not being actively cooled.^[1]

• Heat transfer
• Stokes boundary layer

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