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Inter-building assessment of urban heat island mitigation strategies: Field tests and numerical modelling in a simplified-geometry experimental set-up
(Elsevier, 2020)Large scale mitigation strategies showed to represent promising solutions for enhancing liveability in dense urban contexts. Therefore, most of the researches are focused on assessing the effect of high albedo surfaces and ... -
Numerical analysis of building envelope with movable phase change materials for heating applications
(MDPI, 2019-09-05)Latent heat storage materials have been tested by several researchers for decades to be used as passive heating and cooling systems in buildings but their implementation into building components is still stacked as is ... -
Innovative composite sorbent for thermal energy storage based on a SrBr2·6H2O filled silicone composite foam
(Elsevier, 2019)This paper reports about the first experimental activity on a composite material for thermal energy storage, based on a SrBr2·6H2O filled silicone foam. The morphological and thermal features of the composite with different ... -
Polymeric interlayer materials for laminated glass: A review
(Elsevier, 2020)Laminated glass is obtained by bonding two or more glass layers using a polymeric interlayer. Compared to monolithic glass, laminated glass is beneficial in terms of post-breakage safety, security against breakins, and ... -
Potential of energy flexible buildings: Evaluation of DSM strategies using building thermal mass
(Elsevier, 2019)Energy flexible buildings through smart demand-side management (DSM) or smart demand response (DR) using efficient energy storage, are currently one of the most promising options to deploy low-carbon technologies in the ... -
Gas engine heat pump system: Experimental facility and thermal evaluation for 5 different units
(Elsevier, 2019)Gas Engine Heat Pump requires simplified characterization models that allow evaluating its economic and energy impacts. These simplified solutions can be implemented in complex simulation algorithms for different commercial ... -
Phenomenological modelling of phase transitions with hysteresis in solid/liquid PCM
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Technical-grade and mixed solid/liquid phase change materials (PCM) typically melt and solidify over a temperature range, sometimes exhibiting thermal hysteresis. Three phenomenological phase transition models are presented ... -
Cool Roof Impact on Building Energy Need: The Role of Thermal Insulation with Varying Climate Conditions
(MDPI, 2019)Cool roof effectiveness in improving building thermal-energy performance is affected by different variables. In particular, roof insulation level and climate conditions are key parameters influencing cool roofs benefits ... -
Thermal energy storage (TES) with phase change materials (PCM) in solar power plants (CSP). Concept and plant performance
(Elsevier, 2019)Concentrated solar power (CSP) is today recognized as a unique renewable energy for electricity generation due to its capability to provide dispatchable electricity incorporating thermal energy storage (TES). Molten salts ... -
PPCAS: Implementation of a Probabilistic Pairwise Model for Consistency-Based Multiple Alignment in Apache Spark
(Springer, 2017)Large-scale data processing techniques, currently known as Big-Data, are used to manage the huge amount of data that are generated by sequencers. Although these techniques have significant advantages, few biological ... -
Comparative Analysis of Energy Demand and CO2 Emissions on Different Typologies of Residential Buildings in Europe
(MDPI, 2019)The building sector accounts for one third of the global energy consumption and it is expected to grow in the next decades. This evidence leads researchers, engineers and architects to develop innovative technologies based ... -
Feasibility Study of Freeze Recovery Options in Parabolic Trough Collector Plants Working with Molten Salt as Heat Transfer Fluid
(MDPI, 2019)Parabolic trough collector (PTC) technology is currently the most mature solar technology, which has led to the accumulation of relevant operational experience. The overall performance and efficiency of these plants depends ... -
Modeling global and regional potentials for building-integrated solar energy generation
(Elsevier, 2019)With the Paris Agreement coming into force, global efforts will need to maximize opportunities through energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. Zero energy/carbon initiatives are mushrooming worldwide, but it has ... -
Magnesium sulphate-silicone foam composites for thermochemical energy storage: Assessment of dehydration behaviour and mechanical stability
(Elsevier, 2019)This paper assesses the mechanical stability and dehydration behaviour of a new composite material constituted by magnesium sulphate hepta-hydrate, used as filler at vary contents, and a porous silicone, used as matrix in ... -
Energy Savings Potential of a Novel Radiative Cooling and Solar Thermal Collection Concept in Buildings for Various World Climates
(Wiley‐VCH, 2018-09-04)A novel radiative cooling and solar collection concept is presented, and the combination of these two technologies and its energy integration in residential and commercial buildings is evaluated. This innovative concept, ... -
Radiative cooling as low-grade energy source: a literature review
(Elsevier, 2017-09-01)Radiative cooling is a technology intended to provide cooling using the sky as a heat sink. This technology has been widely studied since 20th century but its research is scattered all over the literature, requiring of a ... -
Sustainability and social justice dimension indicators for applied renewable energy research: A responsible approach proposal
(Elsevier, 2019)Aspects of sustainability and social justice deserve special attention in the research and innovation landscape in Europe. In this vein, the inclusion of innovative research and innovation policies, such as Responsible ... -
Life cycle assessment (LCA) of a pneumatic municipal waste collection system compared to traditional truck collection. Sensitivity study of the influence of the energy source
(Elsevier, 2019)The study of waste management strategies is increasing worldwide due to the necessity of a more sustainable environment. In this framework, guaranteeing cleaner energy is the key parameter for cleaner production, especially ... -
Influence of end-of-life allocation, credits and other methodological issues in LCA of compounds: An in-company circular economy case study on packaging
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)The aim of this article is to present a circular economy case study and investigate and discuss effects of end-of-life (EoL) allocation and crediting strategies on the results of this case study. In the case study, replacement ... -
Improving thermal comfort of earthen dwellings in sub-Saharan Africa with passive design
(2019-03-01)Earthen architecture historically has been widely used for wall construction around the world, particularly in developing countries. Most of the earthen dwellings in Burkina Faso are built traditionally with adobe walls. ...