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A Comparative Energy Analysis of Dynamic External Shadings for Office Buildings
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2022)In this paper, the energy performance of dynamic instead of static shading devices is investigated for prototypical US office spaces. Specifically, six dynamic shading systems are considered to assess their ability to ... -
A Computationally Efficient Approach to Resolving VehicleInduced Turbulence for NearRoad Air Quality
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2022)Nearroad air pollution is a worldwide public health concern, especially in urban areas. Vehicleinduced turbulence (VIT) has a major impact on the initial dispersion of trafficrelated pollutants on the roadways, affecting ... -
A Computationally Efficient, High-Fidelity Testbed for Building Climate Control
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Advanced building climate control systems have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs, but more research is needed to bring these systems to market. A key component of building ... -
A Framework for Optimal Placement of Rooftop Photovoltaic: Maximizing Solar Production and Operational Cost Savings in Residential Communities
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Optimizing the placement of photovoltaic (PV) panels on residential buildings has the potential to significantly increase energy efficiency benefits to both homeowners and communities. Strategic PV placement can lower ... -
A Hybrid Battery Thermal Management System for Electric Vehicle Operations in Cold Climates
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Without proper battery thermal management, electric vehicles (EVs) suffer from significantly reduced efficiency and performance in cold climates, creating a barrier to electrifying the transportation sector. In this study, ... -
A New Methodology to Assess Building Integrated Roof Top Photovoltaic Installations at City Scales: The Tropical Coastal City Case
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)As a consequence of the warm and humid climate of tropical coastal regions, there is high energy demand year-round due to air conditioning to maintain indoor comfort levels. Past and current practices are focused on ... -
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 ... -
A Review and Categorization of Grid-Interactive Efficient Building Technologies for Building Performance Simulation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Buildings of the future are expected to not only be energy efficient but also able to offer grid services through implementation of demand-side management strategies by utilizing existing and new technologies that enhance ... -
A Short Survey for a Thermo-Ducted Kitchen Hood Wasted Heat Self-Powered
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2022)In this note, a brief survey is given to the possibility for a thermo-ducted kitchen hood where exhaust fan or other mechanical devices are no longer needed, and then, in addition, no sound is generated. The aim of this ... -
A Time-Series Rank Ordering Control System Data-Driven Fault Detection Approach for HVAC Systems in Buildings
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2021)About 41% of total energy consumption in the United States of year 2014 is used for heating and air conditioning, which is about 40 quadrillion (40 × 1015) British thermal units (BTUs). Despite the fact that people have ... -
Adapting to Extreme Heat: Social, Atmospheric, and Infrastructure Impacts of Air-Conditioning in Megacities—The Case of New York City
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense. In cities, the urban heat island (UHI) can often intensify extreme heat exposure, presenting a public health challenge across vulnerable populations without access ... -
Advancing Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies in the Tropics
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2022)Tropical environments cover a large part of the Earth: almost all the portion of the planetary surface included between latitudes 23.43 North (Tropic of Cancer) and 23.43 South (Tropic of Capricorn) [1]. Tropical climates ... -
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 ... -
Analyzing Harmony and Discord Among Optimal Building Controllers Responding to Energy, Cost, and Carbon Reduction Objectives
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2023)Optimization and control of building thermal energy storage holds great potential for unlocking demand-side flexibility, an asset that is being given much attention in current grid reforms responding to the climate crisis. ... -
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 ... -
As Existing Cities Adapt to Climate Change, Can Dynamic Systems Analysis Be Useful in Building a Sustainable Future?
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)The World Meteorological Organization estimates that Swiss glaciers lost 6% of their volume in 2022 (Niiler, 2023, “Europe’s Glaciers Melted at Record Rate,” Wall Street J). For summer tourism, this happens to be good news. ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of Dynamic Photovoltaic Shading Systems on Energy Performance of Commercial Buildings
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2022)In this paper, the energy benefits of dynamic photovoltaic (PV)integrated overhang systems are evaluated for office buildings. The benefits of dynamic PVintegrated overhangs combined energy efficiency by decreasing both ... -
Benefit Cost Analysis of Electrification of Urban Districts: Case Study of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)In this paper, the results of a feasibility analysis are summarized to assess the energy, economic, and environmental benefits of electrification and renewable energy integration for an urban district of Old City, Philadelphia, ... -
Bringing Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics Tools for HVAC&R Into the Mainstream
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems consume over 5 quads of energy annually, representing 30% of energy consumption in the U.S. commercial buildings. Additionally, commercial refrigeration (R) systems ...