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Energy & Fuels
Yongtao Guo, Yue Xiang
Summary: With the promotion of renewable energy utilization and the trend of a low-carbon society, the real-life application of photovoltaic (PV) combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS) has thrived recently. An optimization model is proposed for evaluating sizing, operation simulation, and cost-benefit of the PV-BESS integrated energy systems. The simulation results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed model in an industrial area. Furthermore, the cost-benefit analysis reveals the cost superiority of PV-BESS investment compared with the pure utility grid supply.
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Energy & Fuels
Manish Kumar Singla, Parag Nijhawan, Amandeep Singh Oberoi
Summary: This article explores the integration of different renewable energy technologies into a single hybrid system to meet the electrical demands of remote areas. Through the use of the HOMER software and a novel optimization method, an integrated hybrid renewable energy system strategy is proposed and studied. The research findings suggest that an off-grid-connected hybrid solar PV/wind/fuel cell power system is the most suitable and cost-effective option for the specified location, paving the way for creating sustainable and effective energy solutions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oluwayemi Oladunjoye, David Proverbs, Hong Xiao
Summary: Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) are effective in mitigating flooding and providing various benefits. However, their uptake in new developments and retrofitting in existing buildings is relatively low due to a lack of understanding of their value. This study evaluates the costs and benefits of retrofitting SuDS and highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement. The findings demonstrate a significant return on investment for these retrofit schemes and suggest that property owners, urban planners, and architects should fully consider the benefits during the decision-making process.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Afzal Husain Khan, Mufeed Sharholy, Pervez Alam, Abdullah Al-Mansour, Kafeel Ahmad, Mohab Amin Kamal, Shamshad Alam, Md Nahid Pervez, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: The rate of municipal solid waste (MSW) generation in developing countries is continuously increasing in proportion to the gross national product. This study aims to analyze the MSW management activities in India's capital, Delhi, and the cost-benefit analysis of MSW management systems. The results show that only about 80% of the garbage generated in Delhi is collected and storage, collection, transportation, and recycling information were gathered from various departments. The study also reveals the potential for composting and bio-methanation of MSW with high organic moisture content.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ammar H. A. Dehwah, Moncef Krarti
Summary: This study evaluates the cost-benefit of retrofitting attics with switchable insulation systems (SISs) in existing US residential buildings. The analysis shows significant energy savings and cost effectiveness of deploying attic-integrated SIS insulation compared to static insulation in various US locations with different climates.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kavuthimadathil Sreelakshmi, K. Ramamurthy
Summary: This paper reviews and summarises previous studies on fibre-optic daylighting system by categorising it into five individual subsystems: light-carrying optical fibre cable, suitable collectors, diffusers, fibre-collector interface and fibre diffuser interface. Each subsystem is reviewed and analysed based on its material property, geometrical parameters, output measurements and performance. The paper concludes by identifying the shortcomings of the system and pointing towards gaps in the literature that need to be addressed to improve the system's present state and aid its widespread implementation.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Kuo-Hsiung Wang, Chia-Huang Wu, Tseng-Chang Yen
Summary: This study compares four unreliable retrial systems with preventive maintenance and provides an applicable analysis method to help managers determine the best configuration. By deriving explicit formulas for performance measures and conducting a cost-benefit analysis, insights into decision-making are provided.
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Islam A. Mashaly, Veronica Garcia-Hansen, Michael E. Cholette, Gillian Isoardi
Summary: Complex fenestration systems (CFS) are effective daylighting strategies for indoor spaces, but their design complexity requires specialized knowledge in optical physics and advanced building simulation. This paper introduces an evaluation method (CFStrace) to optimize CFS design in a multi-objective setting, considering both architectural and environmental conditions for maximizing light redirection. The research showcases a flexible optimization methodology for CFS, allowing designers to adjust parameters easily and improve daylight metrics, such as useful daylight illuminance (UDI), by up to 10%.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Felipe G. Duque, Leonardo W. de Oliveira, Edimar J. de Oliveira, Julio C. S. de Souza
Summary: The study proposes a multiobjective approach for optimal allocation of metering devices in Electrical Distribution Systems. By using the Pareto multiobjective method and Modified Monkey Search metaheuristic, the proposed method can provide good solutions that are useful for system planners.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ali Kangazian, Seyedeh Zeinab Emadian Razavi
Summary: Daylight control systems (DCSs) are formed by coupling glazing and shading systems to enhance visual comfort and energy efficiency in buildings. However, there is an inherent contradiction in the design of DCSs, as daylight can simultaneously affect energy efficiency and glare. A study evaluating 155 DCSs using multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method found that coupling reflected horizontal louvers with vacuum glazing is the most effective design alternative regardless of orientation, with south-facing buildings being the optimal choice for achieving daylighting, glare reduction, and energy efficiency simultaneously.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Hanlin Li, Dan Wu, Yanping Yuan, Lijun Zuo
Summary: This study summarizes the daylight performance metrics of TDGSs and provides estimation methods for evaluating their suitability, focusing on their potential energy savings. It aims to assist building designers in creating healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient indoor environments.
INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Marcia Lima, Ana Margarida Ferreira, Carlos Coelho
Summary: Artificial sand bypassing systems are designed to mitigate coastal erosion by transferring sediments. However, they have high initial investment costs and ongoing expenses. A cost-benefit assessment tool, COAST, is applied to evaluate their effectiveness. The analysis shows the importance of system location and transposed flow volumes. The results of the cost-benefit analysis can be contradictory for different case studies.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hang Su, Yuqing Sun, Gang Yu, Biao Yang
Summary: Most people today spend a lot of time in an artificial lighting environment, which can lead to problems with sleep, mental health, and circadian rhythm due to lack of exposure to natural daylight. Dynamic lighting, which can change throughout the day, is considered an effective solution. However, it is still unclear whether the simultaneousness of daylight in dynamic lighting is beneficial. A lab-based study found that dynamic lighting that simulates the simultaneous information of daylight had positive effects on psychological states, but did not have an impact on cognitive performance.
INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mladen Bosnjakovic, Ante Cikic, Boris Zlatunic
Summary: The significant drop in prices of photovoltaic equipment, rise in electricity prices, and increasing environmental pressure have led to a large increase in installed roof PV capacity worldwide. This paper analyzes the cost-effectiveness of installing PV systems in rural Croatia, showing that such a system can pay off in 10.5 years without government incentives.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Rendy Perdana Khidmat, Hiroatsu Fukuda, Kustiani
Summary: This paper presents the application of parametric approach and multi-objective optimization in optimizing the structure and daylight objectives of a hyperboloid wooden house. The proposed methodology successfully produced the best design solution and identified the most influential parameter that shapes the value of design objectives, contributing to performance-based design optimization and design decision-making process.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. S. Mayhoub, Konstantinos Papamichael
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2016)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammed Mayhoub
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2017)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammed Mayhoub, David Carter
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2012)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. S. Mayhoub
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2014)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. S. Mayhoub, D. J. Carter
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. S. Mayhoub, D. J. Carter
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. S. Mayhoub
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. S. Mayhoub, Ahmed A. Elqattan, Algendy S. Algendy
Summary: Tubular daylight guidance systems in desert climate regions are prone to dust accumulation, which significantly reduces efficiency and should be cleaned bimonthly to restore performance. Dust accumulation decreases efficiency near-linearly, with the highest illuminance observed at midday.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. S. Mayhoub, Emad H. Rabboh
Summary: With the rapid improvement in artificial lighting systems, the challenges for energy-saving daylighting systems will become more difficult in the future. A field survey was conducted to explore the benefits of daylighting from the perspective of customers in shopping malls. The study found that daylighting is more important for improving users' mood than saving energy. Illumination was ranked as the most important element in the shopping malls' internal environment, and the connection to outside views and the presence of sunlight enhanced customers' ability to recognize daylight utilization and increased their satisfaction. Lighting quality, rather than the source of lighting, plays a significant role in enhancing customer satisfaction.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sahar Abdelwahab, Michael G. Kent, Mohammed Mayhoub
Summary: Window shading control is influenced by various factors, including cultural differences. This study compared the preferences of Arab and non-Arab populations for window functions in their workspaces. The findings showed that Arabs prioritize privacy, while both groups prioritize shading control for daylight access. Climate factors may contribute to the greater importance placed on thermal comfort by Arab respondents. This study emphasizes the importance of cultural considerations in window preferences and shading control.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Construction & Building Technology
Sahar Abdelwahab, Peter Rutherford, Mohammed Mayhoub, Sergio Altomonte
PROCEEDINGS OF BUILDING SIMULATION 2019: 16TH CONFERENCE OF IBPSA
(2020)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
M. Mayhoub
LIGHTING RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. S. Mayhoub
LIGHTING RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. S. Mayhoub, D. J. Carter
LIGHTING RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Parth Bansal, Steven Jige Quan
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between urban form and canopy layer urban heat island (CUHI) using a relatively large sample of microclimate sensors in Seoul, Korea. The study compares different statistical models and finds that the spatially explicit gradient boosting decision tree (GBDT) model has the highest accuracy. The study also shows that the effect of urban form on CUHI varies at different time instances during the day. These findings provide valuable insights for planners to understand the complexity of urban climate and reduce CUHI magnitude.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Miaomiao Liu, Salah Almazmumi, Pinlu Cao, Carlos Jimenez-bescos, John Kaiser Calautit
Summary: Windcatchers provide effective low-energy ventilation and summer passive cooling in temperate climates. However, their use in winter is limited due to significant ventilation heat loss and potential discomfort. This study evaluates the applicability of windcatchers in low-temperature conditions, highlighting the need for control strategies to reduce over-ventilation and the integration of heat recovery or thermal storage to enhance winter thermal conditions.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Behrouz Nourozi, Aneta Wierzbicka, Runming Yao, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This article presents a systematic review of ventilation solutions in hospital wards, aiming to enhance pathogen removal performance while maintaining patient and healthcare staff comfort using air-cleaning techniques. The study reveals the importance of proper ventilation systems in reducing infection risk and adverse effects of cross-contamination.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhen Yang, Weirong Zhang, Hongkai Liu, Weijia Zhang, Mingyuan Qin
Summary: The study examines the influence of personalized local heating on the thermal comfort of occupants in old residential buildings. The findings reveal that personalized local heating can increase the overall thermal sensation of occupants, but only a few methods are effective in enhancing thermal comfort. The chosen heating methods and background temperature affect the participants' selection of heating parts.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hong Cheng, Dan Norback, Huilin Zhang, Liu Yang, Baizhan Li, Yinping Zhang, Zhuohui Zhao, Qihong Deng, Chen Huang, Xu Yang, Chan Lu, Hua Qian, Tingting Wang, Ling Zhang, Wei Yu, Juan Wang, Xin Zhang
Summary: The home environment and sick building syndrome (SBS) symptoms in five southern Chinese cities have been studied over time. The study found a decrease in asthma prevalence and an increase in allergic rhinitis. Cockroaches, rats, mice, mosquitoes or flies were identified as consistent biological risk factors for SBS symptoms, while redecoration, buying new furniture, and traffic air pollution were identified as other risk factors.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chaojie Xing, Zhengtao Ai, Zhiwei Liu, Cheuk Ming Mak, Hai Ming Wong
Summary: This study experimentally investigated the emission characteristics of droplets around the mouth during dental treatments. The results showed that the peak mass fraction of droplets occurs within the size range of 20 μm to 100 μm, and droplets with a diameter less than 200 μm account for over 80% of the mass fraction. The dominant emission direction of droplets is towards the dummy's head and chest, forming an approximately cone shape.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhijian Liu, Zhe Han, Lina Hu, Chenxing Hu, Rui Rong
Summary: This study compared the effects of different respiratory behaviors on the distribution of aerosols in a ward and the risk of infection for healthcare workers using numerical simulation. It was found that talking in the ward significantly increased aerosol concentrations, particularly short periods of talking. Wards designed with side-supply ventilation had lower overall infection risk. Talking alternately between healthcare workers and patients slightly extended the impact time of aerosols.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yan Yan, Mengyuan Kang, Haodong Zhang, Zhiwei Lian, Xiaojun Fan, Chandra Sekhar, Pawel Wargocki, Li Lan
Summary: In a high-density city, opening windows for sleep may lead to increased indoor temperature, higher PM2.5 concentration, and noise disturbance, which can negatively impact sleep quality.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yan Bai, Liang Liu, Kai Liu, Shuai Yu, Yifan Shen, Di Sun
Summary: This study developed a non-intrusive personal thermal comfort model using machine learning techniques combined with infrared facial recognition. The results showed that the ensemble learning models perform better than traditional models, and the broad learning model has a higher prediction precision with lower computational complexity and faster training speed compared to deep neural networks. The findings provide a reference for optimizing building thermal environments.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yue Lei, Zeynep Duygu Tekler, Sicheng Zhan, Clayton Miller, Adrian Chong
Summary: Mixed-mode ventilation is a promising solution for achieving energy-efficient and comfortable indoor environments. This study found that occupants can thermally adapt when switching between natural ventilation (NV) and air-conditioning (AC) modes within the same day, with the adaptation process stabilizing between 35 to 45 minutes after the mode switch. These findings are important for optimizing thermal comfort in mixed-mode controls, considering the dynamic nature of thermal adaptation.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Nan Mo, Jie Han, Yingde Yin, Yelin Zhang
Summary: This study develops a method based on the LCZ framework for a comprehensive evaluation of urban-scale heat island effects, considering the impact of geographic factors on LST. The results show that Guilin's geomorphological conditions lead to abnormal heat island effects during winter, and the cooling effects of mountains and water bodies vary seasonally in different built areas, with LCZ 2 exhibiting the strongest cooling effect.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Tunga Salthammer
Summary: Monitoring the potential formaldehyde emission of wood-based materials through test chamber investigations has significantly contributed to reducing indoor formaldehyde concentrations. However, the different methodologies used in these procedures prevent direct result comparison. Empirical models for converting formaldehyde steady-state concentrations based on temperature, humidity, air change rate, and loading were developed in the 1970s and have been modified to accommodate the development of lower-emitting materials. Formaldehyde emissions from wood-based materials are complex and require nonlinear regression tools for mathematical analysis.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Katarina Stebelova, Katarina Kovacova, Zuzana Dzirbikova, Peter Hanuliak, Tomas Bacigal, Peter Hartman, Andrea Vargova, Jozef Hraska
Summary: This study investigated the impact of reduced short-wavelength light on the hormone melatonin metabolite 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (u-sMEL) and examined the association between previous day's light exposure and u-sMEL. It was found that reducing short-wavelength light during the day did not change the concentration of u-sMEL. Personal photopic illuminance was positively correlated with u-sMEL in the reference week. The illuminance had a significant impact on u-sMEL, as shown by the evaluation of the mean of all three urine samples. However, this correlation was not found in the experimental week.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ruoxin Xiong, Ying Shi, Haoming Jing, Wei Liang, Yorie Nakahira, Pingbo Tang
Summary: This study proposes a data-model integration method to identify and calibrate uncertainties in machine learning models, leading to improved thermal perception predictions. The method utilizes the Multidimensional Association Rule Mining algorithm to identify biased human responses and enhances prediction accuracy and reliability. The study also evaluates different calibration techniques and discovers their potential in enhancing prediction reliability.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Beichao Hu, Zeda Yin, Abderrachid Hamrani, Arturo Leon, Dwayne McDaniel
Summary: This paper introduces an innovative super-resolution approach to model the air flow and temperature field in the cold aisle of a data center. The proposed method reconstructs a high-fidelity flow field by using a low-fidelity flow field, significantly reducing the computational time and enabling real-time prediction.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
