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Study and Application of Industrial Thermal Comfort Parameters by Using Bayesian Inference Techniques

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
This paper focuses on the use of Bayesian networks for the industrial thermal comfort issue, specifically in industries in Northern Argentina. Mined data sets that are analyzed and exploited with WEKA and ELVIRA tools are discussed. Thus, networks giving
Patricia I. Benito   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improvement of thermal comfort inside a mosque building [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
A combined natural ventilation and mechanical fans are commonly used to cool the interior space inside the mosques in Malaysia. This article presents a study on thermal comfort in the Al-Jawahir Mosque, located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Kamsah, Nazri   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Passive design strategies and performance of Net Energy Plus Houses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The first step in order to comply with the European Union goals of Near to Zero Energy Buildings is to reduce the energy consumption in buildings. Most of the building consumption is related to the use of active systems to maintain the interior comfort ...
Castillo Cagigal, Manuel   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS TO FACE CLIMATE CHANGE AND ACHIEVE THERMAL COMFORT IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES OF BUILDINGS [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector, 2020
Studies and statistics emphasize that the temperatures and climate change of the atmosphere have recorded a change between high temperature and humidity over the past 100 years. It is expected by the end of the current century, that the global temperature will rise significantly, if the rates of change and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere ...
Safia Hassan Mohammed   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Simulation Method to Assess Thermal Comfort in Historical Buildings with High-Volume Interior Spaces—The Case of the Gothic Basilica of Sta. Maria del Mar in Barcelona [PDF]

open access: yesSustainability, 2021
Concerns about the energy performance of heritage buildings have grown exponentially over the last decade. However, actions have been limited to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Another perspective must be studied—the thermal comfort of users, for human welfare and health.
Onecha Pérez, Ana Belén   +1 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Influence of the airflow in a solar passive building on the indoor air quality and thermal comfort levels [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The influence of the airflow in a solar passive building on the indoor air quality and thermal comfort levels was investigated. The numerical study for a university library was conducted using a software that simulates the building thermal behavior with ...
Awbi, Hazim   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Numerical Design of a DSF System Subjected to Solar Energy and Applied in Building Occupied Spaces [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2022
A numerical design of a DSF (Double Skin Facade) system subjected to solar energy and applied to the heating of occupied spaces inside a building, in winter conditions, is presented in this study.
Conceição Eusébio   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research on partially optimized air conditioning system in station space [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2023
There are expectations recently for improving comfort in railway stations. The need to mitigate hot environments in stations in summer is especially strong.
Takagi Kenji   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Passive cooling of buildings with phase change materials using whole-building energy simulation tools: A review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Buildings contribute to climate change by consuming a considerable amount of energy to provide thermal comfort for occupants. Cooling energy demands are expected to increase substantially in the world. On this basis, technologies and techniques providing
Cabeza, Luisa F.   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Determination of thermal and acoustic comfort inside a vehicle’s cabin

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2018
Thermal and acoustic comfort, inside a vehicle’s cabin, are highly interconnected and can greatly influence the health of the passengers. On one hand, the H.V.A.C.
Catalina Tiberiu, Vartires Andreea
doaj   +1 more source

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