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Construction & Building Technology
Paolo Maria Congedo, Cristina Baglivo, Aslihan Kurnuc Seyhan, Raffaele Marchetti
Summary: This study provides a global perspective on how comfort conditions inside a building can change with external climate variations. Different climate zones exhibit different levels of comfort conditions.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Thao Thi Phuong Bui, Suzanne Wilkinson, Niluka Domingo, Casimir MacGregor
Summary: In response to climate change, the construction industry in New Zealand is transitioning towards achieving zero carbon buildings. Central and local governments are leading the way in driving zero carbon initiatives, while leading construction firms are focusing on developing roadmaps and rethinking construction methods to maximize carbon reduction in building projects.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cristina Baglivo, Paolo Maria Congedo, Nicola Antonio Malatesta
Summary: Due to recent geopolitical events, zero-energy buildings must incorporate strategies to mitigate climate change. Italian regulations are aligned with European directives and aim to enhance the thermal insulation of buildings. This study examines whether updates to building energy efficiency regulations, particularly for the envelope, will improve its resilience to climate change.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yunlong Ma, Sherif Zedan, Aaron Liu, Wendy Miller
Summary: The high energy use of hospitals and healthcare facilities contributes to greenhouse gas emissions globally. This study simulated the energy use of Australian hospitals under different future climate conditions and found that with warming climates, cooling demand increases while heating demand decreases. The impact of climate change is more significant for single-story healthcare facilities compared to multi-story hospitals.
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Economics
Sefa Awaworyi Churchill, Russell Smyth, Trong-Anh Trinh
Summary: This study examines the impact of temperature shocks on the propensity for energy poverty and predicts the effect of global warming on energy poverty over the next century using simulated weather data. The findings suggest that each additional 'cold day' significantly increases the incidence of energy poverty, while global warming is expected to lead to a modest decrease in energy poverty in the short-medium and long-term.
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Energy & Fuels
Yohei Yamaguchi, Yuto Shoda, Shinya Yoshizawa, Tatsuya Imai, Usama Perwez, Yoshiyuki Shimoda, Yasuhiro Hayashi
Summary: This study proposes a novel framework to explore the transformation pathways of net zero-energy (nZE) building stocks by integrating synthetic population, activity, building stock, and power distribution network. The case study on a densely populated region in Tokyo, Japan revealed that energy demand can be reduced by 40% through widespread adoption of energy efficiency measures. Achieving nZE condition is possible if the building roof area is fully covered by photovoltaics, with half of the generation utilized locally and the rest exported. The power distribution network can accommodate the transformation with a slight increase in power distribution loss and a modest reinforcement requirement.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mehdi Gholami Rostam, Alireza Abbasi
Summary: Building energy designs should consider future climate change and a dynamic climate-adaptive framework can improve energy efficiency and reduce energy demand by an average of 23%.
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michael P. Dykstra, Eric J. Baitchman
Summary: During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of a One Health approach in medical education and preparation against future infectious diseases became evident due to the increasing frequency of zoonotic diseases. Integrating One Health education into medical school curricula is essential to prepare future physicians for complex health issues and ensure they advocate for collaborative efforts in preventing and mitigating future health crises.
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Construction & Building Technology
Yixing Chen, Zhiyi Ren, Zhiwen Peng, Jingjing Yang, Zhihua Chen, Zhang Deng
Summary: This study evaluated the impacts of climate change and building energy conservation measures on the energy consumption of urban buildings in Changsha, China. The results showed that while there was an increase in energy consumption for urban buildings over time, the application of energy-saving measures and rooftop photovoltaic systems could significantly reduce energy consumption.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shan Hu, Xin Zhou, Da Yan, Fei Guo, Tianzhen Hong, Yi Jiang
Summary: Building Energy Sufficiency (BES) is gaining attention as an important framework for reducing energy use and carbon emissions in buildings. However, there is a lack of research on the drivers, technologies, and policy instruments needed to achieve BES during the building operational phase. This study provides a systematic review of BES and suggests that it should address both occupant demand and energy requirements. The characteristics of occupant demand and technical options for building systems are discussed, along with policy implications and recommendations. Further research and policy implementation in both developed and developing countries are justified due to the multiple benefits and multidisciplinary nature of BES.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eleni Davidson, Yair Schwartz, Joe Williams, Dejan Mumovic
Summary: A continued upward trend in global greenhouse gas emissions poses risks to global infrastructure and built assets. Maintaining high indoor environmental quality standards is a challenge for higher education institutions under future climates. Passive cooling mechanisms may be insufficient to tolerate predicted temperature increases. Different building typologies have varying energy demand projections.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Luka Pajek, Marija Jevric, Ivana Cipranic, Mitja Kosir
Summary: Global warming affects buildings, and the energy efficiency of buildings in Montenegro, one of the most inefficient energy users in Europe, needs improvement. This study implemented a multi-aspect approach to energy retrofitting, considering building thermal performance, occupant interaction, and climate change. The most impactful retrofit measure was thermally insulating the building envelope, and occupant views should be considered in building energy retrofit and climate adaptability actions.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Gauhar Nurlybekova, Shazim Ali Memon, Indira Adilkhanova
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of PCM on the thermal and energy performance of buildings in six cities in the subtropical climate zone, and assessed the effects of future climate change using a hybrid downscaling approach. Different PCMs showed advantages in different seasons, with PCM 28-PCM 30 recommended for use in most cities. The energy performance of buildings is projected to see an increase in cooling energy demand and a decrease in heating energy demand under future climate scenarios.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eduardo G. Navia-Osorio, Cesar Porras-Amores, Fernando R. Mazarron, Ignacio Canas
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of global warming on the wine production model in the Jerez area of southern Spain. The research finds that as temperatures rise, the temperature in the wine ageing zone will exceed the comfort limit, preventing microorganisms from maintaining their activity. This necessitates the adoption of new mechanisms and strategies to ensure the economic sustainability of the wine sector.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qunli Zhang, Yimo Liu, Qiuyue Zhang, Gang Wang, Xiaoshu Lu
Summary: With the establishment of global carbon reduction targets, energy conservation and emission reduction of buildings have become essential. By using passive building design methods, nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) can reduce energy consumption requirements. Traditional energy storage materials (CESM) or phase change materials (PCM) are used in building components to reduce indoor temperature fluctuations in the heating season. A simplified mathematical model was established to analyze the characteristics of indoor temperature distribution in nZEB affected by building components with or without nonlinear heat capacity. The results show that the maximum indoor temperature distribution frequency of PCM buildings is significantly higher and more concentrated compared to CESM buildings. By selecting the phase transition temperature close to the average indoor temperature in the heating season, the maximum indoor temperature distribution frequency, indoor comfort guarantee ratio, and latent heat utilization time ratio of PCM buildings can be significantly increased.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nicoletta Matera, Domenico Mazzeo, Paolo Maria Congedo
Summary: Hospital buildings are energy-intensive due to year-round operation, sophisticated equipment, and strict environmental regulations. This research studied the energy performance of a compound parabolic concentrator system in supplying domestic hot water to different hospital users at varying temperatures. It demonstrated the influence of component sizes on system behavior and proposed empirical correlations for system performance evaluation.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Simone Panico, Marco Larcher, Valentina Marincioni, Alexandra Troi, Cristina Baglivo, Paolo Maria Congedo
Summary: The reliability of hygrothermal simulations for building components is crucial for energy efficiency, living comfort, and preventing damage. The accuracy of the simulation model depends on the selection of input parameters, which is challenging due to high uncertainty. This study calibrates a hygrothermal simulation model using monitored values from a case study in Italy to assess its closeness to reality. The sensitivity analysis identifies the input parameters that significantly affect the simulation. The results show that reliable outputs can be obtained by selecting appropriate materials and indicate the importance of factors like water vapor diffusion resistance and boundary conditions.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Paolo Maria Congedo, Cristina Baglivo, Delia D'Agostino, Domenico Mazzeo
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of climate change on heat pumps and finds that a rising average temperature facilitates the transition to electric heat pumps in winter. However, differences are found among locations, scenarios, and RCPs. The research also shows a significant increase in cooling energy consumption in almost every climate zone, while winter energy consumption decreases.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nicoletta Matera, Domenico Mazzeo, Cristina Baglivo, Paolo Maria Congedo
Summary: Hybrid renewable energy systems are a great solution for small energy communities to achieve energy independence. An analysis was conducted on PV-wind systems in 48 locations with different climates, and it was found that PV systems are more effective than wind systems, especially in dry and continental climates. The benefit-cost ratio is higher for grid-connected systems compared to stand-alone systems.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicoletta Matera, Domenico Mazzeo, Cristina Baglivo, Paolo Maria Congedo
Summary: Nowadays, there is great emphasis on the use of photovoltaic (PV) systems to address the issues of climate change and the energy crisis. The study demonstrates the training and validation of a network of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the hourly electrical power output of different PV modules worldwide. The ANNs accurately describe the performance of each PV module under optimal inclination angles.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Simone Panico, Marco Larcher, Daniel Herrera Avellanosa, Cristina Baglivo, Alexandra Troi, Paolo Maria Congedo
Summary: This study investigates the impact of uncertain boundary climate conditions on the hygrothermal performance of internally insulated historic masonry walls using numerical simulations. The research compares different sources of internal and external climate data to assess their reliability. It reveals that choosing the appropriate indoor climate model and moisture load class is crucial for accurate simulation results.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cristina Baglivo, Paolo Maria Congedo, Nicola Antonio Malatesta
Summary: Due to recent geopolitical events, zero-energy buildings must incorporate strategies to mitigate climate change. Italian regulations are aligned with European directives and aim to enhance the thermal insulation of buildings. This study examines whether updates to building energy efficiency regulations, particularly for the envelope, will improve its resilience to climate change.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Domenico Mazzeo, Cristina Baglivo, Simone Panico, Matteo Manieri, Nicoletta Matera, Paolo Maria Congedo
Summary: This study analyzes scientific literature on eco-sustainable energy production in the healthcare sector, particularly hospitals, and highlights the need for further research on the potential application of renewable energy systems in hospitals.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yong Cheng, Fukai Song, Lei Fu, Saishuai Dai, Zhiming Yuan, Atilla Incecik
Summary: This paper investigates the accessibility of wave energy absorption by a dual-pontoon floating breakwater integrated with hybrid-type wave energy converters (WECs) and proposes a hydraulic-pneumatic complementary energy extraction method. The performance of the system is validated through experiments and comparative analysis.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jing Gao, Chao Wang, Zhanwu Wang, Jin Lin, Runkai Zhang, Xin Wu, Guangyin Xu, Zhenfeng Wang
Summary: This study aims to establish a new integrated method for biomass cogeneration project site selection, with a focus on the application of the model in Henan Province. By integrating Geographic Information System and Multiple Criterion Decision Making methods, the study conducts site selection in two stages, providing a theoretical reference for the construction of biomass cogeneration projects.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mert Temiz, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: The current study presents a hybrid small modular nuclear reactor and solar-based system for sustainable communities, integrating floating and bifacial photovoltaic arrays with a small modular reactor. The system efficiently generates power, hydrogen, ammonia, freshwater, and heat for residential, agricultural, and aquaculture facilities. Thermodynamic analysis shows high energy and exergy efficiencies, as well as large-scale ammonia production meeting the needs of metropolitan areas. The hybridization of nuclear and solar technologies offers advantages of reliability, environmental friendliness, and cost efficiency compared to renewable-alone and fossil-based systems.
Editorial Material
Thermodynamics
Wojciech Stanek, Wojciech Adamczyk
Article
Thermodynamics
Desheng Xu, Yanfeng Li, Tianmei Du, Hua Zhong, Youbo Huang, Lei Li, Xiangling Duanmu
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of hybrid mechanical-natural ventilation for smoke control in complex metro stations. The results show that atrium fires are more significantly impacted by outdoor temperature variations compared to concourse/platform fires. The gathered high-temperature smoke inside the atrium can reach up to 900 K under a 5 MW train fire energy release. The findings provide crucial engineering insights into integrating weather data and adaptable ventilation protocols for smoke prevention/mitigation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Da Guo, Heping Xie, Mingzhong Gao, Jianan Li, Zhiqiang He, Ling Chen, Cong Li, Le Zhao, Dingming Wang, Yiwei Zhang, Xin Fang, Guikang Liu, Zhongya Zhou, Lin Dai
Summary: This study proposes a new in-situ pressure-preserved coring tool and elaborates its pressure-preserving mechanism. The experimental and field test results demonstrate that this tool has a high pressure-preservation capability and can maintain a stable pressure in deep wells. This study provides a theoretical framework and design standards for the development of similar technologies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Aolin Lai, Qunwei Wang
Summary: This study assesses the impact of China's de-capacity policy on renewable energy development efficiency (REDE) using the Global-MSBM model and the difference-in-differences method. The findings indicate that the policy significantly enhances REDE, promoting technological advancements and marketization. Moreover, regions with stricter environmental regulations experience a higher impact.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mostafa Ghasemi, Hegazy Rezk
Summary: This study utilizes fuzzy modeling and optimization to enhance the performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). By simulating and analyzing experimental data sets, the ideal parameter values for increasing power density, COD elimination, and coulombic efficiency were determined. The results demonstrate that the fuzzy model and optimization methods can significantly improve the performance of MFCs.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhang Ruan, Lianzhong Huang, Kai Wang, Ranqi Ma, Zhongyi Wang, Rui Zhang, Haoyang Zhao, Cong Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a grey box model for fuel consumption prediction of wing-diesel hybrid vessels based on feature construction. By using both parallel and series grey box modeling methods and six machine learning algorithms, twelve combinations of prediction models are established. A feature construction method based on the aerodynamic performance of the wing and the energy relationship of the hybrid system is introduced. The best combination is obtained by considering the root mean square error, and it shows improved accuracy compared to the white box model. The proposed grey box model can accurately predict the daily fuel consumption of wing-diesel hybrid vessels, contributing to operational optimization and the greenization and decarbonization of the shipping industry.
Article
Thermodynamics
Huayi Chang, Nico Heerink, Junbiao Zhang, Ke He
Summary: This study examines the interaction between off-farm employment decisions between couples and household clean energy consumption in rural China, and finds that two-paycheck households are more likely to consume clean energy. The off-farm employment of women is a key factor driving household clean energy consumption to a higher level, with wage-employed wives having a stronger influence on these decisions than self-employed ones.
Article
Thermodynamics
Hanguan Wen, Xiufeng Liu, Ming Yang, Bo Lei, Xu Cheng, Zhe Chen
Summary: Demand-side management is crucial to smart energy systems. This paper proposes a data-driven approach to understand the relationship between energy consumption patterns and household characteristics for better DSM services. The proposed method uses a clustering algorithm to generate optimal customer groups for DSM and a deep learning model for training. The model can predict the possibility of DSM membership for a given household. The results demonstrate the usefulness of weekly energy consumption data and household socio-demographic information for distinguishing consumer groups and the potential for targeted DSM strategies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xinglan Hou, Xiuping Zhong, Shuaishuai Nie, Yafei Wang, Guigang Tu, Yingrui Ma, Kunyan Liu, Chen Chen
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of utilizing a multi-level horizontal branch well heat recovery system in the Qiabuqia geothermal field. The research systematically investigates the effects of various engineering parameters on production temperature, establishes mathematical models to describe their relationships, and evaluates the economic viability of the system. The findings demonstrate the significant economic feasibility of the multi-level branch well system.
Article
Thermodynamics
Longxin Zhang, Songtao Wang, Site Hu
Summary: This investigation reveals the influence of tip leakage flow on the modern transonic rotor and finds that the increase of tip clearance size leads to a decline in rotor performance. However, an optimal tip clearance size can extend the rotor's stall margin.
Article
Thermodynamics
Kristian Gjoka, Behzad Rismanchi, Robert H. Crawford
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for assessing the performance of 5GDHC systems and demonstrates it through a case study in a university campus in Melbourne, Australia. The results show that 5GDHC systems are a cost-effective and environmentally viable solution in mild climates, and their successful implementation in Australia can create new market opportunities and potential adoption in other countries with similar climatic conditions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianwei Li, Guotai Wang, Panpan Yang, Yongshuang Wen, Leian Zhang, Rujun Song, Chengwei Hou
Summary: This study proposes an orientation-adaptive electromagnetic energy harvester by introducing a rotatable bluff body, which allows for self-regulation to cater for changing wind flow direction. Experimental results show that the output power of the energy harvester can be greatly enhanced with increased rotatory inertia of the rotating bluff body, providing a promising solution for harnessing wind-induced vibration energy.