Indoor air quality is a significant factor influencing occupant comfort, health and productivity.
Indoor air comfort and its relationship to occupant comfort and productivity are widely …

Geoenergy resources are a new type of clean energy. Carbon neutralization and carbon
peaking require significant system reform in the field of energy supply. As a clean, low …

Chiller sequencing control is an important technique for achieving energy efficiency of multi-
chiller plants while not sacrificing indoor thermal comfort. Available typical controls, such as …

The traditional Chinese kang is a widely used domestic heating system in rural areas in
northern China. However, such system could cause serious air pollution due to burning of …

Maintaining a satisfactory indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is an integral element of
improving occupant health and well-being. In particular, IEQ is an essential factor in some …

This study calls for the integration of context-based socio-cultural habits and learning from
local practices in providing outdoor thermal comfort in conservation areas. These …

Cooling load estimation is the base for the design and control of the air conditioning system.
The indoor air temperature stratification of stratum ventilation and displacement ventilation …

Human thermal comfort is linked to multi-sensory attributes and psychological cognition
besides the influence of prominent meteorological parameters. To date, even the most …

In the following years all European Union member states should bring into force national
laws on the energy performance of buildings. Moreover, university campus dormitories are …

In the operation of central air conditioning systems, the phenomenon of large flow and small
temperature difference is often seen. Due to great differences in user cooling loadings, the …