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Heat transfer enhancement in cylindrical fins through longitudinal parabolic perforations
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2019)
In our previous works, it is clearly addressed that optimisation of fin profile is of vital importance in terms of the rate of heat transfer from a hot surface, and the optimisation procedure depends on several factors. ...
Thermoelectric Coolers (TECs): From Theory to Practice
(Springer New York LLC, 2019)
Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are solid state units, which provide reliable energy conversion with no noise or vibration. They are also lightweight and do not include any moving parts. The current coefficient of performance ...
Strategies for ideal indoor environments towards low/zero carbon buildings through a biomimetic approach
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2019)
Biomimicry is a relatively new discipline of applied science that seeks inspiration from natural systems for innovative solutions to human problems. Taking nature as ‘model, mentor and measure’ receives wide acceptance in ...
A novel method based on thermal conductivity for material identification in scrap industry: An experimental validation
(Elsevier B.V., 2018)
Fast, accurate and reliable identification and sorting of materials is still a challenge in recycling sector. Scrap metals are often classified through density and colour, which cause notable financial burdens to the ...
Green roofs and facades: A comprehensive review
(Elsevier Ltd, 2018)
Based on United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), building sector accounts for 40% of total energy consumption. In European countries, 36% of total greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to buildings. In this respect, ...
Concentrating photovoltaic thermal (CPVT) collectors and systems: Theory, performance assessment and applications
(Elsevier Ltd, 2018)
Concentrating photovoltaic thermal (CPVT) collectors and systems are very popular in both domestic and industrial solar energy applications. CPVT collectors provides incomparably greater thermal and electrical outputs ...
Toward cost-effective and energy-efficient heat recovery systems in buildings: Thermal performance monitoring
(Elsevier Ltd, 2017)
Recent studies show that it is possible to reduce heating or cooling demand of a building as using heat recovery systems. Heat recovery technology is basically utilised to mitigate the heat loss, and hence energy consumption ...
Role of airtightness in energy loss from windows: Experimental results from in-situ tests
(Elsevier Ltd, 2017)
The rate of air leakage related energy loss from glazed areas is unequivocal especially in older and poorly installed windows. Therefore, in this research, a comprehensive experimental investigation is done to analyse the ...
Solar Pond Window Technology for Energy-Efficient Retrofitting of Buildings: An Experimental and Numerical Investigation
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
Windows are responsible for an important proportion of heat loss from building envelope due to inadequate insulative characteristics of traditional glazing products. In this respect, advanced glazing solutions are of vital ...
Thermal and Acoustic Properties of Aerogels: Preliminary Investigation of the Influence of Granule Size
(Elsevier Ltd, 2017)
The influence of granules size in silica aerogels is experimentally investigated in terms of thermal and acoustic performance characteristics. The transmission loss (TL) is measured at normal incidence in a traditional ...
