Deep clustering of cooperative multi-agent reinforcement learning to optimize multi chiller HVAC systems for smart buildings energy management

RZ Homod, ZM Yaseen, AK Hussein… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Chillers are responsible for almost half of the total energy demand in buildings. Hence, the
obligation of control systems of multi-chiller due to changes indoor environments is one of …

RETRACTED: Assessment of using energy recovery from a sustainable system including a pyramid-shaped photovoltaic cells and batteries to reduce heating energy …

T AlQemlas, MA Al-Ebrahim, NH Abu-Hamdeh… - 2022 - Elsevier
RETRACTED:Assessment of using energy recovery from a sustainable system including a
pyramid-shaped photovoltaic cells and batteries to reduce heating energy demand in the …

A technological review of dew point evaporative cooling: experimental, analytical, numerical and optimization perspectives

MS Alam, MNBM Zubir, MRB Muhamad… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Based on the Maisotensko cycle (M-cycle), dew point evaporative cooling (DPEC)
technology is a promising solution to address the growing demand for affordable and …

PCM embedded radiant chilled ceiling as a solution to shift the cooling peak load-focusing on solidification process acceleration

J Mustafa, S Alqaed, M Sharifpur - Journal of building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Radiant chilled ceilings (RCC) are known as cost-effective cooling methods. In this study,
phase change material (PCM) was used to improve RCC, and its thermal analysis under the …

Reducing electricity demand by integrating a sustainable pack into HVAC-adding PCM in sustainable pack as well as building envelopes

MN Ajour, MJ Abduaal, FA Hariri… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This article proposes two solutions focusing on reducing energy consumption in air handling
unit (AHU). The first solution introduces a sustainable pack consisting of a ground heat …

[HTML][HTML] Incorporation of graphene nanoplatelets with organic phase change materials–Studies on thermal conductivity enhancement, and thermal and chemical …

P Vigneshwaran, S Shaik, S Arulmani, M Arıcı… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) have the capability to store energy in form of latent heat,
along with exceptional chemical and thermal stability. However, their main limitation lies in …

Space cooling achievement by using lower electricity in hot months through introducing PCM-enhanced buildings

M Khan, M Ibrahim, T Saeed - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Space cooling accounted for 16% of electricity utilization in buildings in 2020 with a
consumption of 1885 TWh; in contrast, within hot-weather regions it reaches to more than …

[HTML][HTML] Phase change materials (PCM) as a passive system in the opaque building envelope: A simulation-based analysis

MM Aghoei, A Astanbous, RY Khaksar, R Moezzi… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
The ongoing energy crisis is a critical issue in both scientific and managerial spheres within
the building and construction industry. While low-cost strategies to reduce energy …

Introducing a new PID controller to control the addition of PCM to the building with ventilation heat recovery installation to reduce the energy demand of the cooling …

SM Alghamdi, MN Ajour, NH Abu-Hamdeh… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Installation of Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers in air conditioners regulates
the hot/cold fluid flow in hot/cold coils, and consequently, maintenance, energy consumption …

Energy analysis of the building integrated with a double PCM wallboard system in various climate regions of Iran

A Refahi, A Rostami, M Amani - Journal of Thermal Analysis and …, 2023 - Springer
The utilization of phase change materials (PCMs) in buildings leads to the reduction of
energy consumption and maintaining the indoor temperature within the comfort range. The …