All Outputs (11)

Prospects of Bioenergy Production for Sustainable Rural Development in Ghana (2021)
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Biomass supplies about 80% of the energy needs for cooking and heating in rural Ghana. It is predominantly used in traditional and inefficient forms (firewood and charcoal), which presents environmental and health concerns. In order to better the liv... Read More about Prospects of Bioenergy Production for Sustainable Rural Development in Ghana.

Real-time monitoring of occupancy activities and window opening within buildings using an integrated deep learning-based approach for reducing energy demand (2021)
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Occupancy behaviour in buildings can impact the energy performance and operation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. HVAC, which uses conventional control strategies or “fixed” setpoint schedules, could not adjust to the cond... Read More about Real-time monitoring of occupancy activities and window opening within buildings using an integrated deep learning-based approach for reducing energy demand.

CFD investigation of a natural ventilation wind tower system with solid tube banks heat recovery for mild-cold climate (2021)
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Passive strategies are increasingly being employed in buildings to minimize their total energy consumption and emissions. Wind tower, a natural ventilation device, can capture the wind flow from higher locations and supply the air into the buildings'... Read More about CFD investigation of a natural ventilation wind tower system with solid tube banks heat recovery for mild-cold climate.

Numerical investigation of the influence of vegetation on the aero-thermal performance of buildings with courtyards in hot climates (2021)
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Natural ventilation is an energy-efficient way to provide fresh air and enhance indoor comfort levels. The wind-driven natural ventilation in courtyards has been investigated by many researchers, particularly the influence of the spatial configuratio... Read More about Numerical investigation of the influence of vegetation on the aero-thermal performance of buildings with courtyards in hot climates.

The correlation of energy performance and building age in UK schools (2021)
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In response to the climate emergency crisis, the UK became the first major economy to commit to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. By adopting energy efficiency measures, UK schools alone could prevent the release of 625,000 tonnes of CO2, th... Read More about The correlation of energy performance and building age in UK schools.

Overheating and indoor air quality in primary schools in the UK (2021)
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It is estimated that school buildings in the UK are responsible for up to 15% of the total energy consumption of public and commercial buildings. Indoor thermal comfort and air quality in school classrooms are of global concern due to their significa... Read More about Overheating and indoor air quality in primary schools in the UK.

Effect of Roof Cooling and Air Curtain Gates on Thermal and Wind Conditions in Stadiums for Hot Climates (2021)
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To host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is facing the greatest challenge in balancing the energy consumptions for cooling the stadiums and the thermal comfort for both players and spectators. Previous studies have not considered using a combined confi... Read More about Effect of Roof Cooling and Air Curtain Gates on Thermal and Wind Conditions in Stadiums for Hot Climates.

A deep learning approach towards the detection and recognition of opening of windows for effective management of building ventilation heat losses and reducing space heating demand (2021)
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Building ventilation accounts for up to 30% of the heat loss in commercial buildings and 25% in industrial buildings. To effectively aid the reduction of energy consumption in the building sector, the development of demand-driven control systems for... Read More about A deep learning approach towards the detection and recognition of opening of windows for effective management of building ventilation heat losses and reducing space heating demand.

A Coupled Modelling Method for the Evaluation of the Impact of Pavement Solar Collector on Urban Air Temperature and Thermal Collection (2021)
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Investigating the impact of surroundings on a high-rise residential block's performance (2021)
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Urbanisation has increased rapidly in recent years, and more high-rise buildings are built to accommodate the increasing urban population. High-rise buildings affect solar conditions, which can have positive and negative effects on the surrounding ar... Read More about Investigating the impact of surroundings on a high-rise residential block's performance.

Potential of Bioenergy in Rural Ghana (2021)
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Crop residues are common in rural Ghana due to the predominant role agriculture plays in livelihood activities in these communities. In this paper we investigate the prospects of exploiting agricultural crop residues for rural development in Ghana th... Read More about Potential of Bioenergy in Rural Ghana.