Essays about: "domestic energy saving"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words domestic energy saving.

  1. 1. EcoBot : study design and development of a persuasive FSM-free Chatbot for energy saving

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Francesco Milano; [2023]
    Keywords : chatbot; context management; persuasive strategies; domestic energy saving; smart appliances; sustainability.; chatbot; kontexthantering; övertygande strategier; hushållsenergibesparing; smarta apparater; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : This study presents the development and evaluation of a conversational agent, EcoBot, designed to inform users about their energy habits and persuade them to save more energy when at home, to help fight climate change and energy waste. To reach this goal, three persuasion strategies were first identified: Feedback, to give users personalized suggestions based on their habits, Goal Setting, to set and track consumption goals for the user’s domestic appliances, and Social Comparison, to compare the user’s consumption with that of others. READ MORE

  2. 2. Energy audit of a single-family detached house with district heating in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Asier Querejeta Cano; [2023]
    Keywords : energy audit; single-family house; heat transmission; solar photovoltaic panels; solar thermal collectors; district heating; mechanical ventilation.;

    Abstract : As energy prices keep increasing, energy efficiency measures have come to the spotlight, especially in the residential sector. In this context, energy audits appear as powerful tools in order to assess the energy use and cost of energy of a dwelling, and identify possible energy saving measures that increase the energy efficiency and reduce costs. READ MORE

  3. 3. Energy analysis between traditional hot water circulation system and an innovative pipe-in-pipe system

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Alejandro Abellán Guallarte; [2022]
    Keywords : Hot water circulation; pipe-in-pipe; energy saving; buildings; heat losses; warm water;

    Abstract : We are at a time when energy efficiency and the reduction in the use of non-renewable energy is an important objective in all aspects and will continue to be so, therefore it is necessary to try to reduce energy and heat losses in the systems used in homes and, in particular, in the domestic hot water (DHW) system. This study aims to find out the advantages and disadvantages of an innovative pipe-in-pipe (PIP) system for DHW circulation with respect to the conventional system of two separate pipes. READ MORE

  4. 4. Performance Analysis of CO2 Heat Pumps in Different Applications

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Jaykumar Thanggavelu; [2022]
    Keywords : CO2 Heat pump; COP; District heating; commercial buildings; residential buildings; field measurement data; Propane; Ammonia; R-134a; CO2 Värmepump; COP; Fjärrvärme; kommersiella byggnader; bostadshus; fältmätningsdata; Propan; Ammoniak; R-134a;

    Abstract : This study focuses on researching the performance of CO2 heat pumps in different real-time applications and in some studies, it compares the performance to synthetic and other natural refrigerants based on heat pump data provided from buildings. The research on the performance of the CO2 heat pump is performed based on Sweden's climatic conditions. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Trollhättan Energy optimization

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : William Wanli; [2021]
    Keywords : Energy performance; Energy retrofits; Energy optimization; IDA-ICE; LCC analysis;

    Abstract : The world is experiencing increasing energy usage owing to environmental impacts suchas climate change, Ozone layer depletion, and global warming. Energy usage is primarily categorized into transport, industrial, residential, and service sectors, with the transportation and industrial sectors taking up a considerable chunk of the energy use; Buildings partly determine the use of energy globally. READ MORE