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Evaluation results of combined labelling of dwellings located in different countries [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2021
In the TripleA-reno project, a new combined labelling scheme was developed for dwellings. The combined labelling includes the evaluation of the energy performance, indoor environmental quality and well-being of occupants in dwellings.
Magyar Zoltan, Nemeth Gabor, Veld Peter op‘t, D’Oca Simona, Huertas Ana Sanchis, Prati Davide   +5 more
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Qualitative Assessment of Off-Gassing of Compounds from Field-Contaminated Firefighter Jackets with Varied Air Exposure Time Intervals Using Headspace GC-MS

Textiles, 2023
Firefighters are exposed to a complex mix of volatile and semi-volatile compounds from burning construction materials, consumer products, and other elements during fire suppression and rescue.
Arjunsing Girase, Adhiraj Shinde, Robert Bryan Ormond   +2 more
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Comparison of microbiomes on floors of men's restrooms, before and after cleaning with different cleaning methods at two railway stations

Japan Architectural Review, 2022
Two methods of floor cleaning (dry and wet) are employed in railway station restrooms in Japan dependent on the type of flooring. To date, research characterizing floor microbiomes is scarce. In this study, the microbiomes of men's restroom floors in two
Tamami Kawasaki, Sachiko Yoshie, Takashi Kyotani, Tomoyoshi Ushiogi   +3 more
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Bench-Scale and Full-Scale Level Evaluation of the Effect of Parameters on Cleaning Efficacy of the Firefighters’ PPE

Textiles, 2023
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 document provides guidelines for firefighters on the care and maintenance of their PPE, including decontamination practices.
Arjunsing Girase, Donald Thompson, Robert Bryan Ormond   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

dhcSim — A Modelica library for simple modeling of complex DHC systems

Energy Reports, 2021
District heating and cooling systems play an important role in future energy infrastructure by accessing local energy potentials, reducing temperature levels and exploiting synergies between energy systems.
Max Bachmann, Yannick Fürst, Diana Stanica, Martin Kriegel   +3 more
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A review of contemporary techniques for measuring ergonomic wear comfort of protective and sport clothing [PDF]

, 2021
Protective and sport clothing is governed by protection requirements, performance, and comfort of the user. The comfort and impact performance of protective and sport clothing are typically subjectively measured, and this is a multifactorial and dynamic ...
Ciesielska-Wrobel, Izabela, Haji Musa, Atiyyah, Malengier, Benny, Tesfaye, Tamrat, Teyeme, Yetanawork Wubneh, Van Langenhove, Lieva   +5 more
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Comparative Analysis of the Liquid CO₂ Washing with Conventional Wash on Firefighters’ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Textiles, 2022
Firefighters are exposed to several potentially carcinogenic fireground contaminants. The current NFPA 1851 washing procedures are less effective in cleaning due to the limited intensity of the washing conditions that are used.
Arjunsing Girase, Donald Thompson, Robert Bryan Ormond   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sustainability Assessment of the Anthropogenic System in Panama City: Application of Biomimetic Strategies towards Regenerative Cities

Biomimetics, 2021
To understand the sustainability problem for Panama’s metropolitan area, its urban metabolism was investigated. A way to evaluate its current state was obtained by estimating a sustainable indicator based on the Green City Index.
Andrea Quintero, Marichell Zarzavilla, Nathalia Tejedor-Flores, Dafni Mora, Miguel Chen Austin   +4 more
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Use of Solar Panels for Shade for Holstein Heifers

Animals, 2023
Animal Agrivoltaics combines electric energy generation, animal thermal comfort, and sustainable production at the same time. This model of production can foster the sustainable intensification of dairy production in tropical areas where solar irradiance
Ana Flávia P. A. Faria, Alex S. C. Maia, Gustavo A. B. Moura, Vinícius F. C. Fonsêca, Sheila T. Nascimento, Hugo F. M. Milan, Kifle G. Gebremedhin   +6 more
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Design and performance of a multi-level cascading district heating network with multiple prosumers and energy storage

Energy Reports, 2021
Urban city districts nowadays contain heterogenous mixes of buildings with different age classes, usage profiles, heating demands and temperature requirements.
Diana-Iulia Stanica, Max Bachmann, Martin Kriegel   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source