Investigation of a novel façade-based solar loop heat pipe water heating system
United Kingdom
The development of a methodology for a tool for rapid assessment of indoor environment quality in office buildings in th...
This thesis describes a methodology for the development of a novel tool for rapid assessment of Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) in office buildings in the UK. The tool uses design, measured, calculated and surveyed data as input for IEQ calculations. The development of such a tool has become a necessity especially in the developed world where lega...
Thermal energy storage applied to the Passivhaus standard in the Irish climate
Due to a unique combination of factors, low energy and passive houses in Ireland are particularly well suited to exploiting the advantages of solar thermal energy especially when combined with an Inter Seasonal Energy Store (ISES). However few documented examples exist of how this synergy can be exploited successfully in Ireland, thereby illustrati...
Achieving suitable thermal performance in residential buildings in different climatic regions of China
United Kingdom
The role of multiple courtyards in the promotion of convective cooling
United Kingdom
The role of multiple courtyards in the promotion of convective cooling
This study is set out to confirm the phenomenon commented on by Hassan Fathy (1986) that the temperature difference between courtyards has a role in the promotion of convective cooling through transitional spaces in a multiple-courtyards building in semi and regions. The transitional spaces situated between courtyards are identified with specific t...
Thermal energy storage applied to the Passivhaus standard in the Irish climate
United Kingdom
Achieving suitable thermal performance in residential buildings in different climatic regions of China
The rapid economic expansion of China has been accompanied by environmental issues that have necessitated a national energy conservation strategy. This thesis addresses issues concerning the implementation of energy efficiency in the residential sector. The thesis focuses on how building developments in China can be improved to minimize non-renewab...
Optimum and cost effective transparent insulation systems for office building applications in temperate and tropical cli...
United Kingdom
Simulation of liquid desiccant regeneration for an energy efficient air conditioning system
United Kingdom
