Integrating Low-temperature Heating Systems into Energy Efficient Buildings

Energy efficient and economic renovation of residential buildings with low- temperature heating and air heat recovery

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Performances of Low Temperature Radiant Heating Systems

The low temperature radiant systems are very complex because they involve different mechanisms of heat transfer: heat conduction through the walls, heat convection between the heating panel and the indoor air, heat radiation between the heating panel and the surrounding areas, and the heat conduction between the floor and the ground. The main essence of the low-temperature air systems is to pro...

Decentralized and Distributed Temperature Control via HVAC Systems in Energy Efficient Buildings

In this paper, we design real-time decentralized and distributed control schemes for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in energy efficient buildings. The control schemes balance user comfort and energy saving, and are implemented without measuring or predicting exogenous disturbances. Firstly, we introduce a thermal dynamic model of building systems and formulate a steady-...

Reducing energy demand in non-domestic buildings: integrating smart facades, ventilation, and surface heating and cooling

This paper discusses an overall strategy for reducing energy demand in non-domestic buildings, mainly focussing on office developments. It considers four areas: reducing internal heat loads; addressing passive design through the building construction; using efficient and responsive HVAC systems and focussing on chilled (heated) surface systems; integrating renewable energy supply systems into t...