[HTML][HTML] AC vs. DC distribution efficiency: Are we on the right path?

HE Gelani, F Dastgeer, M Nasir, S Khan, JM Guerrero - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
The concept of DC power distribution has gained interest within the research community in
the past years, especially due to the rapid prevalence of solar PVs as a tool for distributed …

Decarbonising healthcare in low and middle income countries: potential pathways to net zero emissions

FN Rasheed, J Baddley, P Prabhakaran, EF De Barros… - bmj, 2021 - bmj.com
Decarbonising healthcare in low and middle income countries: potential pathways to net zero
emissions Page 1 GREEN RECOVERY Decarbonising healthcare in low and middle income …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of indoor set-point temperature of split-type ACs on thermal comfort and energy savings for office buildings in hot-humid climates

KO Amoabeng, R Opoku, S Boahen… - Energy and Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
In hot-humid climates, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), ambient temperatures and
relative humidity are as high as 35° C and 84%, respectively, requiring the use of …

A novel hybrid passive cooling system for providing thermal comfort conditions and reducing energy consumption in buildings in hot climates

M Alkaragoly, M Maerefat, MZ Targhi - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
In the present study, the performance of a novel hybrid passive cooling system was studied
analytically and numerically in terms of its ability to achieve thermal comfort conditions …

Techno-economic performance of photovoltaic-powered air-conditioning heat pumps with variable-speed and fixed-speed compression systems

M Mahmoudi, M Dehghan, H Haghgou… - Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
The present study aimed at finding which kind of the two available commercial heat pump
types (ie the variable-speed and fixed-speed compression systems) would be the …

Comparison of energy consumption between non-inverter and inverter-type air conditioner in Saudi Arabia

A Almogbel, F Alkasmoul, Z Aldawsari, J Alsulami… - Energy …, 2020 - Springer
Interest for air-conditioning systems (ACs) has exponentially expanded worldwide
throughout the most recent couple of decades. Countries with booming economies including …

[HTML][HTML] EER or Fcsp: A performance analysis of fixed and variable air conditioning at different cooling thermal conditions

Á Andrade, Á Restrepo, JE Tibaquirá - Energy Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
This study explores a performance analysis of variable and fixed types of air conditioning
equipment at different thermal load conditions using the cooling seasonal performance …

Design and implementation of a low-cost and low-power converter to drive a single-phase motor

HV Coutinho, JA Toledo, LAR Silva, TAC Maia - Machines, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research introduces a cost-effective converter for single-phase machines, aiming to
enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption in retrofit applications. Single-phase …

Effect of Evaporative Cooling of Condenser on the Performance of Air Conditioner

SK Gupta, BB Arora, A Arora - Iranian Journal of Science and Technology …, 2023 - Springer
The increase in electricity consumption by air conditioning equipment is a serious concern
due to global environmental degradation resulting from greenhouse gas emissions. The …

Reproducibility assessment of an emulator-type load-based testing methodology

D Dondini, N Giannetti, A Mizuno, Y Miyaoka… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Current testing procedures for the performance rating of air conditioners (ACs) and heat
pumps are conducted while maintaining the valve opening and compressor speed at fixed …