Residential Space-Cooling Energy Use

Optimize Energy Use in Industrial Cooling Systems

Chilled-water cooling systems used in the chemical processing, petroleum manufacturing, and power generation industries remain fertile ground for electrical energy savings. This is in spite of the lack of attention given to industrial cooling by energy auditors and rebate program designers. This article discusses the large energy savings that can be achieved through hardware and operational imp...

Simulation of Tree Shade Impacts on Residential Energy Use for Space Conditioning in Sacramento

-Tree shade reduces summer air conditioning demand and increases winter heating load by intercepting solar energy that would otherwise heat the shaded structure. We evaluate the magnitude of these effects here for 254 residential properties participating in a utility sponsored tree planting program in Sacramento, California. Tree and building characteristics and typical weather data are used to...

An online residential cooling load calculation program

This paper presents an online interactive program and how it can benefit students of engineering and architecture in the learning of residential cooling load calculation. This program is also helpful in the training of professional engineers and architects in the basic load calculations. It can be used as a stand-alone teaching aid or an add-on component for any online course dealing with air-c...

Solar Heating and Cooling for Residential Applications

The Use Of Attic Space For Cooling and Dehumidification

Traditionally, attic space in buildings is perceived as a source of nuisance where the moisture condensation occurs in winter encourages mildew growth, and heat build up in the attic space in summer increases the cooling load. However, if the attic is integrated in a holistic design and control strategy, it can function as a solar collector, a heat exchanger, and a desiccant!. This research inv...