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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Heating and cooling demand"”.
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Implications of climate change on energy demand and growing-degree days
… addition, severe weather events such as drought and heat waves are expected to increase, and could cause increased stress on various societal sectors like energy infrastructure and agriculture. In response to the changes in climate, heating and cooling demand has changed, along with the length …
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Advanced Energy Modelling and Life Cycle Assessment of Indoor Agriculture
… of natural gas for supplying the substantial heating demands. The heating demand of these structures is calculated, and potential sustainable design methods are implemented to reduce the reliance on carbon-based fuels. Assessment of the environmental impacts of a bell pepper greenhouse in …
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Evaluation of the thermal performance and cost effectiveness of radiant barrier thermal insulation materials in residential construction
Reducing heating and cooling systems loads in buildings is a cost effective way to decrease energy consumption in residential houses. This reduction can be achieved in many ways including proper insulation of the building envelope. In recent years, considerable attention was given to the use of …
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Energy Efficient Passenger Comfort in Underground Subway Environments
… subway systems are subjected to enclosed and crowded environments that must be controlled to maintain tolerable temperatures and ventilation. Modern subway stations and trains are cooled using conventional air conditioning, providing ac- ceptable levels of passenger comfort. However, deep …