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Design of energy-efficient buildings /

"Nowadays, the energy crisis is one of the controversial issues around the world. Regarding the fact that the largest energy end use in the world belongs to the construction and residential sector, it seems necessary to analyze the energy flow in the buildings. The most sustainable energy desig...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Mohasseb, Sassan (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2020]
Colección:Energy science, engineering and technology series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1
  • Sustainable Design of Near Zero Energy Buildings
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Heating Loads in the Building
  • 2.1. Wall and Roof Heat Loss
  • 2.2. Air Infiltration Heat Loss
  • 2.3. Water Heating Energy
  • 3. Energy Saving Insulation Scenarios
  • 4. Photovoltaic System Design for Electricity Supply
  • 4.1. PVsyst Design
  • 4.2. HOMER EXPERT Economic Analysis
  • 4.3. Required Maintenance Measures
  • 4.4. Battery Backup Scenario
  • 5. Insulation Scenarios-Process Heating
  • 5.1. PV System Installation
  • 5.2. Heating Design Tools
  • 5.3. Example: Making a 1970's House about 80% Energy Self-Efficient
  • 6. Evaluation of a New Insulation Technique to Prevent Mold Growth in Thermal Bridges
  • 6.1. Coupled Heat and Moisture Transfer through the Building Material
  • Study-A: Summer-Without Moisture Insulation)
  • Study-B: (Winter-Without Moisture Insulation)
  • Study-C: (Winter-With Moisture Insulation)
  • (Winter-Without Moisture Insulation)
  • (Winter-With Moisture Insulation)
  • 7. An Analytical Approach for Determining Coupled Heat and Moisture Transfer through Porous Materials
  • 7.1. Analytical Solution
  • 7.2. Exploration of Analytical Solution
  • 8. Energy Consumption Simulation by Using Hap Software, Kuwait
  • 8.1. Methodology
  • 8.2. Discussion
  • 9. The Capture of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
  • 9.1. Modeling of CO2 Capture
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2
  • The Effects of Nanoparticle Additives on Thermophysical Properties of Concrete Mixtures
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The Typical Properties of Zinc Oxide and Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles
  • 3. Homogeneous Distribution of Nanoparticles
  • 4. Materials and Testing
  • 5. Experimental Results
  • 6. Numerical Simulation (Genetic Programming)
  • 6.1. Predicted Model for Compressive Strength of Nano-Concretes
  • 6.2. The Predicted Model for the Tensile Strength of Nano-Concretes
  • 7. Discussion and Analysis
  • 8. Nano Insulating Materials for Energy Retrofit of RC and Masonry Buildings
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3
  • Traditional Energy Saving Techniques and Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
  • Abstract
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Energy Saving in Hot Arid Climate Areas
  • 3. Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
  • 3.1. Geothermal Energy
  • 3.2. Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems
  • 3.2.1. Explanation of GCHP Systems (Closed-Loop Systems)
  • 3.2.1.1. Horizontal GHEs
  • 3.2.1.2. Vertical GHEs
  • 3.2.2. Explanation of GWHP Systems (Open-Loop Systems)
  • 3.2.3. Explanation of SWHP Systems in Two Different Configurations
  • 3.2.4. Explanation of SCW Systems
  • 3.3. Various Ground Source Heat Pumps: Installation, Consideration, Pros and Cons
  • 3.4. Thermal Parameters of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems
  • 4. Geothermal Efficiency, Cost and Environmental Impacts
  • 4.1. Coefficient of Performance