Ground (or geothermal) heat exchangers are attracting a great deal of attention as a way of
using shallow geothermal energy. This paper provides not only a critical review but also a …

Air source heat pumps are an excellent electric alternative to fossil fuel based heating
systems for reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions, but common mild climate …

In residential buildings, occupant behavior and occupancy status have a significant impact
on energy consumption variation. Although the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating …

Thermal energy storage (TES) for a cooling plant is a crucial resource for load flexibility.
Traditionally, simple, heuristic control approaches, such as the storage priority control which …

Employing ground source heat pumps (GSHP) in heating-dominated areas presents
challenges, including load imbalance and decreased efficiency. This study examines using …

This article proposes a novel solar gradient-utilization photocatalytic-Trombe wall system
that can realize the dual functions of space heating and removal of indoor formaldehyde. A …

HVAC engineers are challenged to design air distribution systems with optimal performance
while satisfying a long list of requirements, including maintaining the desired indoor air …

Abstract Thermal-catalytic-Trombe (TC-Trombe) wall system can simultaneously realize the
dual functions of space heating and air purification without added energy. Adopting the …

Building energy systems, ie heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, are
essential for modern buildings. They provide a comfortable and healthy indoor environment …

Solar districts with seasonal thermal energy storage show great potential in reducing the
climate impact of buildings. However, many possible configurations or concepts with …