Review and analysis of current solutions and trends for zero energy building (ZEB) thermal systems

MA Hawks, S Cho - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Building heating and cooling systems provide the greatest potential for energy consumption
reduction in the US As such, these systems have gained immense interest for decades …

[HTML][HTML] Energy modeling and model predictive control for HVAC in buildings: A review of current research trends

D Kim, J Lee, S Do, PJ Mago, KH Lee, H Cho - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Buildings use up to 40% of the global primary energy and 30% of global greenhouse gas
emissions, which may significantly impact climate change. Heating, ventilation, and air …

Advanced predictive maintenance and fault diagnosis strategy for enhanced HVAC efficiency in buildings

N Es-sakali, Z Zoubir, SI Kaitouni, MO Mghazli… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are constantly prone to failures during their lifespan,
causing breakdowns, high energy bills, and indoor discomfort. In addition to correctly …

[HTML][HTML] Co-simulation for buildings and smart energy systems—A taxonomic review

Q Alfalouji, T Schranz, B Falay, S Wilfling… - … Modelling Practice and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modeling buildings and smart energy systems requires coupling a wide range of
components into one unified simulation process, which can be difficult given the complexity …

Energy saving potential in radiant cooling system by utilizing air-conditioning condensate: A strategy for green building rating

P Dhamodharan, BK Ayalur, J Judefelix… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
The applicability of recovered air-conditioning condensate in Ceiling Mounted Radiant
Cooling Unit (CMRCU) for achieving thermal comfort in a cabin is studied through field …

Study on a direct-coupling thermoacoustic refrigerator using time-domain acoustic-electrical analogy method

L **ao, K Luo, J Chi, G Chen, Z Wu, E Luo, J Xu - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Thermoacoustic refrigeration is a clean cooling technology with high reliability. In this study,
a time-domain acoustic–electrical analogy (TDAEA) method is proposed and improved, then …

Modeling Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems in building applications: A comprehensive review

J Wang, X Lu, V Adetola, E Louie - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems have gained recognition for being energy-
efficient and adaptable for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) …

Development of an adaptive artificial neural network model and optimal control algorithm for a data center cyber–physical system

YJ Choi, BR Park, JY Hyun, JW Moon - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aimed to develop an adaptive artificial neural network model (AAM) for the
prediction of the rack inlet temperature and cooling system energy, and the optimal control …

[HTML][HTML] Thermoeconomic analysis of duct works for air-conditioned building in Thailand

P Tanadecha, K Khaothong - Energy and Built Environment, 2025 - Elsevier
Energy savings in air-conditioning systems are important for achieving energy efficient
buildings. A central air-conditioning system in the large building is installed with air …

[HTML][HTML] Evaporative cooling options for building air-conditioning: A comprehensive study for climatic conditions of Multan (Pakistan)

S Noor, H Ashraf, M Sultan, ZM Khan - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
This study provides comprehensive details of evaporative cooling options for building air-
conditioning (AC) in Multan (Pakistan). Standalone evaporative cooling and standalone …