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Decoupling the heat loss coefficient of an in-use office building into its transmission and infiltration heat loss coefficients
(Elsevier, 2021-11)
[EN]The actual building energy performance essentially depends on the building occupant's behaviour, the real performance of the installed energy systems and the in-use performance of the building envelope. The thermal ...
Thermal characterization of a modular living wall for improved energy performance in buildings
(Elsevier, 2023-04)
Vertical vegetation systems are an innovative passive method for decreasing the thermal energy demand of buildings while increasing the quality of urban life. The main objective of this work is to calculate the effectiveness ...
Data driven model for heat load prediction in buildings connected to District Heating by using smart heat meters
(Elsevier, 2022-01-15)
[EN] An accurate characterization and prediction of heat loads in buildings connected to a District Heating (DH) network is crucial for the effective operation of these systems. The high variability of the heat production ...
Unsupervised recognition and prediction of daily patterns in heating loads in buildings
(Elsevier, 2023-04)
This paper presents a multistep methodology combining unsupervised and supervised learning techniques for the identification of the daily heating energy consumption patterns in buildings. The relevant number of typical ...
Energy and Cost Analysis of an Integrated Photovoltaic and Heat Pump Domestic System Considering Heating and Cooling Demands
(MDPI, 2023-07-04)
The integration of photovoltaic panels and heat pumps in domestic environments is a topic that has been studied extensively. Due to their electrical nature and the presence of elements that add thermal inertia to the system ...
Environmentally Sustainable Green Roof Design for Energy Demand Reduction
(MDPI, 2023-07-21)
Green roofs are artificial ecosystems that provide a nature-based solution to environmental problems such as climate change and the urban heat island effect by absorbing solar radiation and helping to alleviate urban ...
Comparison between Energy Simulation and Monitoring Data in an Office Building
(MDPI, 2021-12-30)
One of the most important steps in the retrofitting process of a building is to understand its pre-retrofitting stage energy performance. The best choice for carrying this out is by means of a calibrated building energy ...
Design of a Microscale Refrigeration System for Optimizing the Usable Space in Compact Refrigerators
(MDPI, 2022-01-24)
This research aims to enter the miniature refrigeration machine sector with the objective of designing a small scale unit while maintaining a competitive coefficient of performance (COP), comparing with a Peltier plates ...
Evaluation of the Thermal Performance of Two Passive Facade System Solutions for Sustainable Development
(MDPI, 2023-12-11)
Sustainable development is essential for the future of the planet. Using passive elements, like ventilated facades based on insulation and air chambers, or living walls, which are solutions based on nature, is a powerful ...
Consideration of the interactions between the reaction zones in the new extended Eddy dissipation concept model
(Elsevier, 2022-01)
The latest Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) modeling results in flameless combustion suggest interactions between the combustion reaction zones. The New Extended Eddy Dissipation Concept (NE-EDC) model, where model ...