LoginThis paper discusses the development of a methodology to quantify window performance on human thermal comfort with eight case studies of different window systems.
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This paper reports the relative energy consumption of prototype VAV and CAV air-conditioning systems under various load conditions simulating those of a typical office building in humid tropical climates such as Singapore's.
This paper provides an example of a local energy code that acieves a significant energy efficiency improvement in buildings compared to ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 and describes the methodology for estimating the relative energy savings.F
This paper presents results from European Union projects on ductworlk quality tightness. The projects were done in Sweden, Belgium, and France.
An experimental program was initiated to determine the friction factor in a straight duct and the loss coefficient of either a single elbow or two elbows places in close proximity.
The central thrust of this paper is to provide automation and control design guidance for engineers considering dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) operating in parallel with ceiling radiant cooling panel systems (CRCP) in nonresidential commerci
This paper uses computational fluid dynamics (FD) modeling to assess the accuracy of the simplified frame cavity conduction/convection models presented in ISO 15099 and used in software for rating and labeling window products.
This paper presents the development of an intermediate model between CFD models and well-mixed models, the integrated zonal model (IZM) , to predict three-dimensional airflow, temperature, and VOC concentration distributions within a room.
A fast and efficient computational model based on the method of proper orthogonal decomposition , POD, is developed to predict indoor airflows.
The purpose of this paper is to review the existing material emission models, as well as to analyze the experimental methods.
This research studies the effects of source type and location on contaminant dispersion and exposure in a displacement ventilated room.
The air distribution in the room is mainly controlled by buoyancy forces from the heat sources, although the flow from the textile terminal can be characterized as a passive displacement flow with a downward direction in areas without thermal load
Designers of HVAC systems serving educational facilities face considerable acoustical challenges in applying equipment that complies with the acoustical levels specified in ANSI/ASA Standard S12.60-2002.
A hot and uncomfortable kitchen contributes to productivity loss, employee turnover, and eventually profit loss for the restaurant operator.
An initial study to develop a numerical tool using CFD methods for investigating the potential of disease transmission in commercial aircraft is completed.
An initial study to develop a numerical tool using CFD methods for investigating the potential of disease transmission in commercial aircraft is completed.
This paper shows how a combined air-to-air heat and energy recovery system design problem can be formulated for HVAC cabinet units and solved for the least life-cycle cost system while still retaining a small time period payback.
This paper evaluates the operating cost savings and overall economics associated with these two different ventilation load reduction technologies : demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) and enthalpy exchangers.
Air-to-air energy recovery can be used to reduce ventilation loads for small commercial buildings. Enthalpy exchangers are one approach to energy recovery that is commonly employed.
Fan energy use in variable-air-volume (VAV) systems can be reduced by resetting the supply duct pressure. The standard way to reset duct pressure is by controlling the most open terminaldamper to a nearly open position.