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  1. 1. Methodology for Designing Bespoke Air Handling Units

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Alexandra Malysheva; [2023]
    Keywords : bespoke air handling unit; evaporative cooling system; two-stage crossflow heat exchanger; 3D-modeling; platsbyggt luftbehandlingsaggregat; evaporativt kylsystem; tvåstegs motströmsvärmeväxlare; 3D-modeling;

    Abstract : This master's thesis explores the role of bespoke air handling units in enhancing energy efficiency in existing buildings. The context for the study is set against the backdrop of global initiatives, including the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 7, which emphasizes the need to improve energy efficiency to combat climate change. READ MORE

  3. 2. Analysis of the impacts of climate change on the energy use and indoor environmental quality in an office

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

    Author : LOVÍSA ÓSK GUNNARSDÓTTIR; [2023]
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    Abstract : As the climate continues to change in upcoming years, the building sector will face serious and challenging problems where buildings will need to be adapted to withstand the changes. This study examined the impact of climate change on the energy need and indoor thermal comfort of an office building in Stockholm, Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigation of different ventilation profiles to avoid stratification in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Alazne Irene Varela Santana; [2023]
    Keywords : stratification; water model; comfort; mixing; temperature; potential energy; net zero energy building;

    Abstract : This research paper examines possible solutions for the problems that warm air heating is suffering in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings. These NZEBs are passive houses constructed to have high energy efficiency where the quantity of power used is equal to the power created annually, produced locally or in the surroundings by renewable energy sources. READ MORE

  5. 4. Energy savings potential of building envelope refurbishment in Swedish single-family houses

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Rami Kousah; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy savings; energy efficiency; cost efficiency; LCC; refurbishment; energy efficient measures; climate zones; Sweden; single-family house;

    Abstract : Sweden has ca. 2 million single family houses (SFH) housing 52% of the population and representing 44.6% of the overall heated floor area. SFHs account for 39. READ MORE

  6. 5. Life Cycle Assessment of Borehole Thermal Energy Storage

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Saga Karlsson; [2022]
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    Abstract : Borehole thermal energy storage (BTES) is a technology used to store energy between seasons. It could therefore be a solution to the seasonal mismatch between the use and production of (renewable) energy, which can be used to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE