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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 Grey-Box Framework for Modeling Free-Floating Indoor Temperature and Cooling Implications in Residential Buildings in Hot-Arid Regions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In the present article, a data-driven, physics-informed case study of passive thermal behavior in a two-storey residential villa located in Al Rayyan, Qatar, is presented to characterize the building's thermal ... -
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 ... -
An Initial Database of Extreme Weather Data for Simulating Buildings Entirely Conditioned by Ambient Energy
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study reports the development of ambient meteorological year (AMY) weather data for simulating buildings that are heated and cooled entirely by ambient energy in example locations in 15 US climate zones. ... -
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 Intelligence-Driven Adaptive Facade Systems in High-Rise Buildings: A Study on Integrating Machine Learning With Real-Time Environmental Data to Optimize Energy Efficiency
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article investigates the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into adaptive façade systems in high-rise buildings to improve energy efficiency through real-time reactivity with external conditions. ... -
Artificial Intelligence-Driven Cooling Load Forecasts in Dense Urban Environments
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Electrification of space heating and cooling, together with more frequent and intense temperature extremes, is shifting when and where peak electricity demand occurs, increasing stress on power systems during ... -
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. ...