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Experimental Performance Analysis of R410A Heat Pump System in Northeastern US Winter Climates
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This work is motivated by the accelerated pathways to decarbonize our cities. New York City (NYC) is a key example with local law 97 which calls to decarbonize the city by 2050. One of the major sources of carbon emissions ... -
The Building Decarbonization in High-Density Cities: Challenges and Solutions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Decarbonization of buildings is an imperative and challenging task. Beyond the common challenges associated with building decarbonization, those in high-density urban areas also face technical challenges due to geographical ... -
Extreme Heat in the Caribbean: Impacts on Wellbeing and Buildings Energy Infrastructure—The 2023 Summer Case
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The summer of 2023 in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands witnessed an unprecedented surge in extreme heat, surpassing historical norms prompting the analysis of the broader implications for the Caribbean region. This study ... -
Data Center Waste Heat Reuse: An Investment Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)A thermo-economic analysis (TEA) of a novel cooling and enhanced heat recovery (CEHR) system for data centers (DCs) is presented. Three financial metrics (net present value—NPV, return on investment—ROI, and payback ... -
Evaluation of Clustering Techniques for Solar Irradiance Prediction for Optimal Design of Microgrids in Rural Communities
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The electrification of rural communities is crucial from both social and economic perspectives, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 7: ”Affordable and Clean Energy.” This study presents a comprehensive comparison of ... -
Simulation and Analysis of Solar-Assisted Air Source Heat Pump Heating System in Remote and Cold Regions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)In extremely cold and remote areas such as the west of the Inner Mongolia region, due to the vast land and sparse population, the coverage rate of heating pipes is low, resulting in high non-renewable energy consumption ... -
Artificial Neural Networks-Based Models for an Internally Cooled Liquid Desiccant Dehumidifier
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Advanced internally cooled liquid desiccant air dehumidifiers enhance overall air-conditioning efficiency by incorporating internal cooling mechanisms. Their existing simulation models require detailed dehumidifier ... -
Integrated Workflow Development for Data-Driven Neighborhood-Scale Building Performance Simulation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)As urbanization intensifies, cities are key contributors to energy consumption and carbon emissions, accounting for a significant portion of global energy use and CO2 emissions. This paper introduces a systematic approach ... -
Building Energy Savings and Power Output Augmentation of Roof Mounted Photovoltaic Using Co-Located Rooftop Reflectors
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on building rooftops yield a positive influence on the thermal performance of the building due to the shading of the PV panels, decreasing cooling loads while causing a smaller increase ... -
Development of Indoor CO2 Monitoring System with an Integrated Fixed Sensor and a Mobile Measuring Robot
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This paper proposes an advanced system for optimizing indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in office environments that integrates fixed sensors with a mobile measuring robot (MMR). A demand-based measurement strategy that ... -
An Elementary Approach to Evaluating the Thermal Self-Sufficiency of Residential Buildings With Thermal Energy Storage
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Thermal energy storage (TES) plays a pivotal role in integrating renewable energy. Nevertheless, there are major challenges in the diffusion of TES such as selection of the optimum system size, system integration, and ... -
Assessing Energy Savings: A Comparative Study of Reflective Roof Coatings in Four US Climate Zones
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)High albedo roof coatings are designed with the specific aim of reflecting a greater proportion of solar radiation compared to traditional roofing materials, thereby lowering the solar energy absorption into the roof. In ... -
Impact of Building Design and Operating Strategies on Urban Heat Island Effects Part II: Sensitivity Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This study investigates the mutual thermal interactions between buildings and the microclimate within urban area centers. Buildings are the primary energy consumers in cities, and one of the main causes of the urban heat ... -
Impact of Building Design and Operating Strategies on Urban Heat Island Effects—Part I: Model Development and Validation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This paper introduces a simplified simulation environment to model the reciprocal thermal interactions between urban air and buildings. Specifically, the simulation environment accounts for several factors that are responsible ... -
Exploring the Influence of Reflectivity and Emissivity on Energy Consumption Across Varied Climate Zones in India
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)With a particular emphasis on sustainability, this research investigates the influence of reflectance and emissivity qualities on the amount of energy used by residential buildings of a mid-rise height located in various ... -
Strategic Evaluation of Sustainable Practices for HVAC Systems in Small- and Medium-Sized U.S. Manufacturers
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)This article investigates the often overlooked yet crucial role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in advancing sustainable manufacturing practices in the United States. Through all outcomes of ... -
A Proposed Method and Case Study of Waste Heat Recovery in an Industrial Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Waste heat recovered from a refrigeration machine is associated with the double benefit of generating cold and heat with just one unit. Additional energy is required in most cases to achieve these benefits. To evaluate the ... -
Maximizing Building Energy Efficiency Through Zone-Based Conditions: An Advanced Dynamic Simulation Approach
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The primary objective of this research is to maximize the building energy efficiency by identifying the zone-based conditions and employing an advanced energy simulation model. It is possible to achieve this by reducing ... -
Local Entropy Generation Analysis of the Counter-Flow Dew-Point Evaporative Coolers
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)A comfortable indoor working circumstance can be accomplished by a ventilation and air conditioning system. There are several factors influencing the quality of indoor air, with the insufficiency of ventilation accounting ... -
Evaluation of the Demand Flexibility Potential Through Joint Optimization of Building Thermal Response and Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Buildings
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Large commercial buildings may display demand flexibility, which reduces electric energy expenses for the building owner and carbon emissions from grid operations, provides distributed energy resources, and increases the ...