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Opstal, Anton (author)The yachting industry is embracing sustainable practices in response to global environmental concerns, particularly those outlined in the Paris Agreement, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global temperature increases. Although diesel engines are most commonly used in yachts and are a major contributor to greenhouse gas...master thesis 2024
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Patil, Mrinal (author)This research extensively examines the pivotal shift toward circularity within the European construction and building sector, with a specific emphasis on HVAC systems in utility buildings. It commences by underscoring the pressing urgency precipitated by the Paris Agreement of 2015 and subsequent climate objectives, necessitating reductions in...master thesis 2023
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Chuquizuta Bustamante, Eliana (author)This thesis focuses on the design and implementation of a flexible, adaptable, and modular integrated unitised façade panel. The panel integrates air-to-air building services technologies for ventilation and/or heating and cooling, driven by electricity, to enhance user comfort under different climate conditions. The primary objective is to...master thesis 2023
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Kaniewski, Tadeusz (author)The computational cost of high-fidelity engineering simulations, for example CFD, is prohibitive if the application requires frequent design iterations or even fully fledged optimization. A popular way to reduce the computational cost and enable fast iteration cycles is to use surrogate models that are trained to predict simulation results from...master thesis 2023
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Garnacho, Fernando (author), Álvarez, Fernando (author), Elg, Alf Peter (author), Mier Escurra, C. (author), Lahti, Kari (author), Khamlichi, Abderrahim (author), Arcones, Eduardo (author), Klüss, Joni (author), Mor, A. R. (author)On-site partial discharge (PD) measurements have turned out to be a very efficient technique for determining the insulation condition in high-voltage electrical grids (AIS, cable systems, GIS, HVDC converters, etc.); however, there is not any standardised procedure for determining the performances of PD measuring systems. In on-line and on...journal article 2023
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Vera, Carlos (author), Garnacho, Fernando (author), Klüss, Joni (author), Mier Escurra, C. (author), Álvarez, Fernando (author), Lahti, Kari (author), Khamlichi, Abderrahim (author), Elg, Alf Peter (author), Mor, A. R. (author)The insulation condition of HVDC grids consisting of cable systems, GIS, and converters should be monitored by partial discharge (PD) analysers using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for efficient insulation diagnosis. Although there are many experiences of PD monitoring solutions developed for the supervision of the insulation condition of...journal article 2023
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van den Engel, P.J.W. (author), Malin, Michael (author), Venkatesh, Nikhilesh Kodur (author), de Araujo Passos, L.A. (author)This research evaluates the performance of a Phase Change Material (PCM) battery integrated into the climate system of a new transparent meeting center. The main research questions are: a. “Can the performance of the battery be calculated?” and b. “Can the battery reduce the heating and cooling energy demand in a significant way?” The first...journal article 2023
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de Araujo Passos, L.A. (author), Ceha, T.J. (author), Baldi, S. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)Controlling the operation of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) systems is arguably the most effective way to reach desired indoor conditions in buildings. Nevertheless, such control may involve complex dynamics when dealing with passive energy technologies. In this paper, we focus on maximizing the passive operation of HVAC in...journal article 2023
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ten Klooster, Fons (author)Research in passive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems has gained traction over the last few years. Although passive HVAC is not a new concept, advances in environment sensing, control methods, and hardware have made it a more viable method. Some difficulties still exist, such as optimal sensor placement and optimal...master thesis 2022
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Itard, L.C.M. (author), Bluyssen, P.M. (author), van den Brom, P.I. (author)The HVAC sector is essential to realize the energy transition and is facing numerous challenges like educating enough HVAC engineers to carry out the task and being able to integrate knowledge from the construction, energy, IT and health sectors and to cope with rapid technological changes. The availability of structured and easy-to-follow...conference paper 2022
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Hajee, Bram (author), Wisse, Kees (author), Mohajerin Esfahani, P. (author)Multi-sensor networks are becoming more and more popular in order to assess the post-occupancy performance of smart buildings, since they enable continuous monitoring with a high spatial resolution of the occupancy, thermal comfort and indoor air quality. An urgent, but poorly attended topic in this field is the automated detection of sensor...conference paper 2022
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Simulation-based seasonal underground sensible heat storage integrated in a district heating networkter Meulen, Bram (author), Geerts, Rene (author), Infante Ferreira, C.A. (author)This study assesses the role of (seasonal) thermal energy storage in the next generation renewables based central heating systems for the built environment in the Netherlands. Specifically, the neighbourhood "Karwijhof" in the city Nagele which is transitioning to a collective renewable district heating network incorporating 24 users. The study...conference paper 2022
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Wolbert, Gijs (author), Geerts, Rene (author), Infante Ferreira, C.A. (author)This study optimizes the district heating network side of a high temperature community heating system powered by decentralized solar collectors and seasonal thermal energy storage (STES). Six network configurations are considered which have the potential to improve system performance compared to a base scenario. The base scenario consists of a 2...conference paper 2022
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Roelofsen, C.P.G. (author), Jansen, K.M.B. (author), Vink, P. (author)This paper has the objective to initiate a discussion on potential improvements or extension of the validity of the original equation of the Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD), according to (NEN-)EN-ISO 7730. This paper is to be regarded as a supplement to a paper on a re-derivation of the PMV equation in the Fanger model (Roelofsen,...journal article 2022
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Puji Nata Djaja, Puji (author)Earth, Wind, and Fire (EWF) is a natural ventilation system developed by Dr Ben Bronsema for office buildings in the Western European climate. Powered by nature: ground temperature & gravity for cooling, wind for energy generation & ventilation, and sun for the heat and natural draft, this system claims not only to use little energy but...master thesis 2021
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Michailidis, Panagiotis (author), Pelitaris, Paschalis (author), Korkas, Christos (author), Michailidis, Iakovos (author), Baldi, S. (author), Kosmatopoulos, Elias (author)The existing literature on energy saving focuses on large-scale buildings, wherein the energy-saving potential is substantially larger than smaller-scale buildings. However, the research intensity is significantly less for small-scale deployments and their capacities to regulate energy use individually, directly and without depreciating users’...journal article 2021
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Roelofsen, C.P.G. (author), Jansen, K.M.B. (author), Vink, P. (author)For sedentary activities, the PMV equation, derived by Fanger, is mainly based on the research of Nevins et al. (720 test subjects). Nevins' experiments were later on repeated by Fanger, but with 128 college-age Danish subjects and 128 elderly Danish subjects, instead of American subjects. Rohles did the research from Nevins et al. again, but...journal article 2021
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Jagirdar, Mrinal (author), Lee, Poh Seng (author), Padding, J.T. (author)Internally cooled and heated desiccant-coated heat and mass exchangers (ICHDHMX) driven by low-grade heat are very attractive owing to their energy-saving potential, especially for applications where substantial moisture removal (such as air-conditioning) is a necessity. In this paper, we derive equations for the performance of an ideal...journal article 2021
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Papadopoulos, Panayiotis M. (author), Reppa, V. (author), Polycarpou, Marios M. (author), Panayiotou, Christos G. (author)The enormous energy use of the building sector and the requirements for indoor living quality that aim to improve occupants'productivity and health, prioritize Smart Buildings as an emerging technology. The Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning ( HVAC ) system is considered one of the most critical and essential parts in buildings since...journal article 2020
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van Esser, Beer (author)In 2020 TU Delft will build a geothermal well producing enough energy to power all its faculties and a number of buildings surrounding the campus. This is done to meet the climate goals the TU set itself: an energy neutral campus by 2040. Geothermal plants are designed to produce for 30 years. After this period, by 2050, the TU has to be energy...bachelor thesis 2019