All Outputs (55)

Computer modelling and experimental investigation of building integrated sub-wet bulb temperature evaporative cooling system (2016)
Journal Article

The paper presents computer modelling and laboratory experiment results of a sub-wet bulb temperature indirect evaporative cooling system for space cooling in buildings. The prototype employs hollow porous ceramic water containers as wet media materi... Read More about Computer modelling and experimental investigation of building integrated sub-wet bulb temperature evaporative cooling system.

Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings (2016)
Journal Article

Solar concepts show potentially an improved cost-performance (energy) ratio when applied as the integrated parts of building renovations. This paper reported a compact solar thermal facade (STF) module with the internally extruded flow channel suitin... Read More about Optimizing the configuration of a compact thermal facade module for solar renovation concept in buildings.

A novel index for the study of synergistic effects during the co-processing of coal and biomass (2016)
Journal Article

In this study, synergistic interaction between coal and biomass and its intensity were investigated systematically using a low rank coal and its blends with different biomass samples at various blending ratios. The catalytic effects of minerals origi... Read More about A novel index for the study of synergistic effects during the co-processing of coal and biomass.

Green roof and louvers shading for sustainable mosque buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2016)
Conference Proceeding

The number of mosque buildings is continuously increasing with the Muslim population, which is in fast growth around the world. In particular, the demand of new mosque buildings is high in the urban areas, due to increasing urban population growth in... Read More about Green roof and louvers shading for sustainable mosque buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules (2016)
Journal Article

Thermal absorbers and their integration methods are critical to solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules. These two elements directly influence the cooling effort of PV layers and as a result, the related electrical/thermal/overall efficiency. This... Read More about A review of thermal absorbers and their integration methods for the combined solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules.

Dynamic thermal simulation of horizontal ground heat exchangers for renewable heating and ventilation of buildings (2016)
Journal Article

A ground heat exchanger is used to transfer thermal energy stored in soil in order to provide renewable heating, cooling and ventilation of a building. A computer program has been developed for simulation of the dynamic thermal performance of horizon... Read More about Dynamic thermal simulation of horizontal ground heat exchangers for renewable heating and ventilation of buildings.

Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration (2016)
Journal Article

This research aims to develop an initiative modular unglazed Solar Thermal Facade (STF) concept initially for hot water generation to facilitate the integration of solar energy with buildings. The new STF concept is simple structure, low cost, and ae... Read More about Conceptual development of a compact unglazed solar thermal facade (STF) for building integration.

A generalised model of electrical energy demand from small household appliances (2016)
Journal Article

Accurate forecasting of residential energy loads is highly influenced by the use of electrical appliances, which not only affect electrical energy use but also internal heat gains, which in turn affects thermal energy use. It is therefore important t... Read More about A generalised model of electrical energy demand from small household appliances.

Field trialling of a pulse airtightness tester in a range of UK homes (2016)
Journal Article

A new low pressure ‘quasi-steady’ pulse technique for determining the airtightness of buildings has been developed further and compared with the standard blower-door technique for field-testing a range of typical UK homes. The reported low pressure a... Read More about Field trialling of a pulse airtightness tester in a range of UK homes.

Desiccant cooling systems: a review (2016)
Journal Article

Desiccant cooling systems have been considered as an efficient method of controlling moisture content in supply air. They do not use any ozone-depleting coolants and consume less energy as compared with the vapour compression systems. This communicat... Read More about Desiccant cooling systems: a review.

3D transient heat transfer numerical analysis of multiple energy piles (2016)
Journal Article

This paper presents a three-dimensional (3D) transient heat transfer numerical model for multiple energy piles based on the finite volume method (FVM). The initial and boundary conditions are established and the effects of “thermal short-circulating”... Read More about 3D transient heat transfer numerical analysis of multiple energy piles.

Testing and performance analysis of a hollow fiber-based core for evaporative cooling and liquid desiccant dehumidification (2016)
Journal Article

In this study, an innovative heat and mass transfer core is proposed to provide thermal comfort and humidity control using a hollow fiber contactor with multiple bundles of micro-porous hollow fibers. The hollow fiber-based core utilizes 12 bundles a... Read More about Testing and performance analysis of a hollow fiber-based core for evaporative cooling and liquid desiccant dehumidification.

Understanding light in lightweight fabric (ETFE foil) structures through field studies (2016)
Journal Article

This paper presents an experimental approach to investigate the luminous environment in lightweight fabric structures through field study. Buildings selected for the field study included the Engineering Science Learning Centre at the University of No... Read More about Understanding light in lightweight fabric (ETFE foil) structures through field studies.

Design and modelling of Heinz Isler’s Sicli shell (2016)
Conference Proceeding

In 1969 a thin concrete shell roof designed by the master shell builder Heinz Isler was erected for the fire extinguisher manufacturer Sicli, SA, in Geneva, Switzerland. From this research carried out at the Heinz Isler Archive at ETH Zürich, it was... Read More about Design and modelling of Heinz Isler’s Sicli shell.

Design and manufacturing of the Linko demountable fabric pavilion for the motorsport sector (2016)
Journal Article

This paper offers a detailed overview of the design and manufacturing aspects faced during the design and construction of the temporary pavilion for Linko Resources Ltd. The pavilion has been designed for the motorsport season 2015 and is based on be... Read More about Design and manufacturing of the Linko demountable fabric pavilion for the motorsport sector.

Development of a fish leaping framework for low-head barriers (2016)
Journal Article

Leaping is an indispensable part of the upstream spawning migration of a fish species. The natural barriers replaced with artificial dams and obstacles can obstruct the leaping process and destruct the life cycle of fish species, causing their extinc... Read More about Development of a fish leaping framework for low-head barriers.

Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: a CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture (2016)
Journal Article

Aligned with achieving the goal of net-zero buildings, the implementation of energy-saving techniques in minimizing energy demands is proving more vital than at any time. As practical and economic options, passive strategies in ventilation developed... Read More about Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: a CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture.

Temporal effects on glare response from daylight (2016)
Journal Article

A previous series of experiments conducted by the authors under a controlled laboratory setting detected substantive evidence of an effect of time of day, and the influence of various temporal variables, on reported glare sensation from artificial li... Read More about Temporal effects on glare response from daylight.

Skin, clothing, and dwelling: Max von Pettenkofer, the science of hygiene, and breathing walls (2016)
Journal Article

Gottfried Semper is often credited with originating the concept of the building as skin in architectural theory, but an alternative trajectory of this idea can be found in the mid-nineteenth-century science of hygiene. In Skin, Clothing, and Dwelling... Read More about Skin, clothing, and dwelling: Max von Pettenkofer, the science of hygiene, and breathing walls.

Applicability of flexible photovoltaic modules onto membrane structures using grasshopper integrative model (2016)
Journal Article

The potentials of integrating thin-film photovoltaic technology into buildings make it the recommended renewable energy source not only for traditional architectures, but also the most innovative applications that favour envelopes characterized by fr... Read More about Applicability of flexible photovoltaic modules onto membrane structures using grasshopper integrative model.