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Uncertainty Analysis of Weather Forecast Data for Cooling Load Forecasting Based on the Monte Carlo Method

open access: yesEnergies, 2018
Recently, the cooling load forecasting for the short-term has received increasing attention in the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), which is conducive to the HVAC system operation control.
Jing Zhao, Yaoqi Duan, Xiaojuan Liu
doaj   +1 more source

Building Heat Demand Prediction Based on Reinforcement Learning for Thermal Comfort Management

open access: yesEnergies, 2022
The accurate prediction of building heat demand plays the critical role in refined management of heating, which is the basis for on-demand heating operation. This paper proposed a prediction model framework for building heat demand based on reinforcement
Chendong Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The emerging of employment gap in the Malaysian construction industry [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Employment of young people is a big issue in the Malaysian construction industry. This is a common phenomenon not only in Malaysia but affected most developed and developing countries around the world.
A Halim, Hazruwani   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Dual‐Mode Film Based on Highly Scattering Nanofibers and Upcycled Chips‐Bags for Year‐Round Thermal Management

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Intelligent radiative cooling devices, adaptable to various weather conditions, have the potential for year‐round energy savings. This study introduces a sustainable dual‐mode film made from polycaprolactone nanofibers and upcycled chip bags for effective thermal management.
Qimeng Song   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of key volatile organic compounds in aircraft cabins and associated inhalation health risks

open access: yesEnvironment International, 2022
The identification of key VOCs during flights is important in creating a satisfactory aircraft cabin environment. Two VOC databases for the building indoor environment (from 251 occupied residences) and the aircraft cabin environment (from 56 commercial ...
Yihui Yin   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Prototype Toolkit For Evaluating Indoor Environmental Quality In Commercial Buildings [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Measurement of building environmental parameters is often complex, expensive, and not easily proceduralized in a manner that covers all commercial buildings. Evaluating building indoor environmental quality performance is therefore not standard practice.
Anwar, George   +4 more
core  

TVOCs and PM 2.5 in Naturally Ventilated Homes: Three Case Studies in a Mild Climate [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
In southern Europe, the present stock of social housing is ventilated naturally, with practice varying in the di erent seasons of the year. In winter, windows are kept closed most of the day with the exception of short periods for ventilation, whereas ...
Domínguez Amarillo, Samuel   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Copper‐based Materials for Photo and Electrocatalytic Process: Advancing Renewable Energy and Environmental Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Cu‐based catalysts as a cornerstone in advancing sustainable energy technologies are fully reviewed in this manuscript, highlighting their potential in photo‐ and electrocatalysis. It includes metallic copper, copper oxides, copper sulfides, copper halide perovskites, copper‐based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and covalent organic frameworks (COFs),
Jéssica C. de Almeida   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Selective Benzene Capture by Metal‐Organic Frameworks

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) hold significant potential for capturing benzene from air emissions and hydrocarbon mixtures in liquid phases. This capability stems from their precisely engineered structures, versatile chemistries, and diverse binding interactions.
Zongsu Han   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The relationship between indoor air quality (IAQ) and perceived air quality (PAQ) – a review and case analysis of Chinese residential environment

open access: yesEnergy and Built Environment
Due to the majority of time people spent indoors, indoor air quality is not only critical to people's health, comfort, but can also significantly influence occupants perception on indoor environment.
Jingjing Pei   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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