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Estimation of existing district heating distribution network from the standpoint of life cycle analysis

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2003
Life cycle analysis is a widespread method in most countries. Its principle is to evaluate direct and indirect influences of searching object on environment during its all life cycle.
Artur Rogoža
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Numerical Analysis of the Energy Consumption of Ventilation and Dehumidification Processes in the Ice Rink Arena

Applied Sciences
The reduction in energy use in buildings remains a major challenge. In the European Union, buildings account for approximately 40% of the total energy consumption, with sports facilities alone responsible for around 10% of annual use.
Agnieszka Palmowska, Piotr Ciuman
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Effect of Indoor Green Walls on Environment Perception and Well-Being of Occupants in Office Buildings

Energies
Office employees often face discomfort due to dry air, impacting their productivity. Existing solutions like standalone humidifiers or HVAC-integrated systems are either inefficient or costly.
Aleksandra Lipczynska, Jan Kaczmarczyk, Beata Dziedzic   +2 more
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A CFD analysis of different human breathing models and its influence on spatial distribution of indoor air parameters

Computer Assisted Methods in Engineering and Science, 2017
The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of the indoor environment in buildings requires numerical modelling of a human being (computer simulated person - CSP). There are two crucial aspects in developing reliable CSP models: the CSP geometry and
Anna Bulińska, Zbigniew Buliński
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Thermal Comfort and Energy Performance of a Retrofitted Glazed Healthcare Space Under Future Climate Scenarios: Integrated Field Measurements and Dynamic Simulation

Energies
Climate change is expected to increase the overheating risk and cooling demand in buildings. This study investigates the thermal comfort and energy performance of a retrofitted glazed healthcare space using an integrated approach combining long-term ...
Mirella Fuhrmann, Krzysztof Grygierek, Aleksandra Lipczynska, Joanna Ferdyn-Grygierek   +3 more
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Analysis of the Use of Radiant Floor Heating as a Cooling System

Proceedings, 2019
The aim of this paper was to analyze the operational parameters of a radiant floor heating system working as a cooling system, in order to determine the value of possible heat flux and the floor surface temperature that can be obtain on the floor surface.
Anna Justyna Werner-Juszczuk
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Impact of ventilation stacks on airflow in naturally ventilated buildings: Simulation vs. measurements [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Modeling of mass and energy flows in naturally ventilated buildings enables the prediction of indoor thermal conditions and the evaluation of ventilation performance under different operational scenarios.
Grygierek Krzysztof, Ferdyn-Grygierek Joanna   +1 more
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Enhancing smart readiness of buildings: bridging the knowledge gap to European citizens

International Journal of Sustainable Energy
This study delves into the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), an innovative measure designed to assess and enhance the smart capabilities of buildings across Europe.
Afroditi Zamanidou, Pablo Carnero Melero, Laura Martinez Garcia, Antoniya Novakova, Andrei Vladimir Litiu, Detlef Olschewski, Dragomir Tzanev, Paris A. Fokaides   +7 more
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Investigation of Energy-Efficient Solutions for a Single-Family House Based on the 4E Idea in Poland

Energies
The paper analyses multi-variant energy simulations carried out in IDA ICE 4.8 software for a newly designed single-family building within the framework of the 4E Idea.
Piotr Ciuman, Jan Kaczmarczyk, Dorota Winnicka-Jasłowska   +2 more
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Testing Method for Non-Isothermal Radial Wall Jets from Ceiling Diffusers Used in Building Ventilation

Energies
Diffusers producing radial jets attached to the ceiling are most often used in ventilation and air conditioning systems. In building ventilation, the temperature of the jet supplying the air into the rooms is usually different to the surrounding air ...
Maria Hurnik
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