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RISEffectiveness of Mechanical Air Conditioning as a Protective Factor Against Indoor Exposure to Heat Among the Elderly
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: In many US cities, indoor exposure to heat continues to be the underlying cause of a considerable fraction (up to 80% during extreme events) of heat-related mortality and morbidity, even in locations where most citizens ...
Effects of Rooftop Photovoltaics on Building Cooling Demand and Sensible Heat Flux Into the Environment for an Installation on a White Roof
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) panels are commonly used for on-site generation of electricity in urban environments, specifically on rooftops. However, their implementation on rooftops poses potential (positive and negative) impacts ...