... waste heat recovery clean energy efficiency sustainable heat supply district heating networks heat transfer integrated systems optimization sustainability thermodynamics References [1] Brandes , J. , Haun , M. , Wrede , D. , Jürgens , P. , Kost , C...

.... In this study, a modeled but actual large office building, simulated using New York City hourly electric prices, hourly CO 2e emissions rates, and weather data for the summer 2019 cooling season is based on these dynamic driving parameters. A joint optimization of a building’s thermal mass and indoor CO 2...

... models addressing the effects of climate change (Fernandez et al., 2017, “A 3D Optimal Control Problem Related to the Urban Heat Islands,” J. Math. Anal. Appl., 446(2), pp. 1571–1605; Eikenberry and Gumel, 2018, “Mathematical Modeling of Climate Change and Malaria Transmission Dynamics: A Historical...

.... This paper presents an optimization of the performance of an office building with a mixed-mode run, including night ventilative cooling and shading strategies in summer. The objective is to assess their effectiveness with zero-energy building criteria. The building design integrates an efficient envelope...

... and indoor air quality. However, high-efficiency filters, due to their significant increase in airflow resistance, require excessive energy compared to low-efficiency filters. This poses a challenge in finding the optimal compromise between reducing energy consumption and enhancing indoor air quality...

... to minimize production and building costs by optimizing the utilization of an onsite photovoltaic (PV) system energy generation. The proposed method considers various factors such as the availability of solar energy, energy consumption of different manufacturing processes, and thermal requirements...

...Satish Kumar; Krishnan Murugesan In this research work, optimization of heat exchange between borehole heat exchanger (BHE) and the ground soil for space cooling and heating applications, incorporating the optimum thermal effectiveness of BHE has been reported. Initially, Taguchi technique...

... in Qatar's climate conditions. A simulation model is developed to evaluate different setups of solar AC systems, utilizing local historical weather data. Optimization strategies are explored and validated for the purpose of minimizing the need for costly battery storage. Results demonstrate the efficacy...

... involvement in energy management in Morocco. The results of Algorithm 1 are presented in Table 11 (for House 5) and Table 12 (for House 1). The optimal number of clusters, obtained using FP-growth, is 21 clusters with item sets greater than 1 for House 5 and 10 clusters for House 1. The clusters...

... is a multizone water utility in which most of its electricity usage is dedicated to pumping water. In this study, the optimization of the overall electricity charges for NELHA, using both ESSs or DSM via pump load shifting and optimization of pump house output is investigated. An optimization algorithm...

... Energy Simulation and Optimization: A Case Study of Industrial Halls With Varying Process Loads and Occupancy Patterns ,” Build. Simul. , 7 ( 3 ), pp. 229 – 236 . 10.1007/s12273-013-0154-3 [18] ISO , 2004 , ISO 8996:2004 Ergonomics of the Thermal Environment—Determination of Metabolic Rate...

... distribution Email: moncef.krarti@colorado.edu 16 12 2021 03 06 2022 04 06 2022 01 07 2022 energy efficiency dynamic overhangs office buildings solar controls windows control systems interactive systems optimization US buildings consumed over 39...

... 08 2021 03 09 2021 ground source heat pump ground heat exchanger shallow geothermal energy building energy peak demand air conditioning environment heat transfer optimization Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council 10.13039/501100000266 DST/TMD/UK-BEE/2017...

... Sustainable Energy Rev. , 15 ( 6 ), pp. 3133 – 3140 . 10.1016/j.rser.2011.04.024 [5] Ramamoorthy , M. , Jin , H. , Chiasson , A. D. , and Spitler , J. D. , 2001 , “ Optimal Sizing of Hybrid Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems That Use a Cooling Pond as a Supplemental Heat Rejecter...

.... , 2018 , “ A Framework for the Cost-Optimal Design of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) in Representative Climates Across Europe ,” Energy , 149 , pp. 814 – 829 . 10.1016/j.energy.2018.02.020 [10] Hobart , S. , 2019 , 2019 Zero Energy Buildings Count Nears 600 , New Buildings...

... with a convex approximation of the original nonconvex problem. The planner uses a descent and convergent method, with the underlying optimization problem being feasible and convex. A yearlong simulation with a realistic plant shows that both of the features of the proposed architecture—periodic model...

...Rawad El Kontar; Xin Jin Optimizing the placement of photovoltaic (PV) panels on residential buildings has the potential to significantly increase energy efficiency benefits to both homeowners and communities. Strategic PV placement can lower electricity costs by reducing the electricity fed from...

..., the energy demand for the district is reduced through the implementation of cost-effective energy efficiency measures (EEMs) appropriate for Philadelphia’s climate. Then, a combination of distributed generation (DG) systems including wind, photovoltaics, and hydropower is evaluated to determine optimized...

... efficiency measures and hybrid distributed generation (DG) systems. The community consists mostly of residential buildings including detached homes and apartment buildings. Moreover, a cost-optimization analysis of various DG technologies is carried out to meet both electrical and thermal loads...

...Angelique Fathy; Amir Salib; Moncef Krarti In this study, optimal carbon-neutral designs are evaluated for grid-connected communities that include net-zero energy (NZE) homes in Boulder, CO. Specifically, the economic and environmental benefits are assessed for residential communities with various...