Advanced search

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays matching the above criteria.

  1. 1. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE

  3. 2. Occupancy-Based HVAC Control : Prerequisites, Problems and Possibilities

    University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : Karl Mårtensson; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Humans in developed countries spendthe majority of their lifetime in-doorsbut not in the same building at all times. Despite this, we expect all buildings to be comfortable and create a healthy indoor environment from the point we enter until we leave. READ MORE

  4. 3. Energy Consumption of Thermal Conditioning System for Heavy-duty Electric Vehicles

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Haohao He; [2021]
    Keywords : Energy consumption; Battery electric heavy-duty vehicles; Integrated thermal conditioning system; Thermal management; GT-SUITE;

    Abstract : The deployment of electric vehicles has speeded up during the past ten years. As heavy-duty trucks are a significant source of GHG emissions, electrification is an encouraging way to lead to sustainability beyond doubt. However, some constraints regarding electric vehicles have emerged. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessment of the environmental impacts, energy performance and economic aspects of various construction materials

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Mohsen Bayat Pour; Mohammed Labib Elsayed; [2020]
    Keywords : Bio-based Materials; Fossil-based Materials; Building Performance Simulations; Energy analysis; Environmental impact categories; Life cycle assessment LCA ; Economic analysis; Life cycle costing LCC ; Global warming potential; Climate change; Future climate analysis; Timber structure; Concrete structure; Insulation; HVAC systems; Heating demand; Cooling demand; Energy use; Hygrothermal analysis; Moisture; Thermal envelope; Thermal comfort; Indoor environmental quality; Actual case studies; Iterative workflow; Weather files; Parametric study; Reliability; Single-point rate SPR .; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Increasing CO₂ emission is considered as the main reason for global warming in the world. One of the reasons for producing CO₂ is using of fossil-based materials in the construction projects. READ MORE

  6. 5. CFD Study of Different Aircraft Cabin Ventilation Systems on Thermal Comfort and Airborne Contaminant Transport : A Study on Passenger Thermal Comfort and Indoor Cabin Air Quality.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanisk värmeteori och strömningslära

    Author : Logeshkumar Srinivasan Venkatesan; Abhishek Raina; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Aircraft Cabin Ventilation systems are crucial for not only maintaining a fresh supply of air but also help in proper air distribution control and reducing airborne pathogen contamination. Passenger thermal comfort is of vital importance for a comfortable cabin environment and thus the need to measure environmental parameters such as velocity and temperature stratification for different ventilation systems is paramount. READ MORE