A review of recent developments and technological advancements of variable-air-volume (VAV) air-conditioning systems

GS Okochi, Y Yao - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
This study reviewed VAV systems modeling and simulations, control strategies and
optimization tools, the airflow characteristics of VAV systems, some common VAV systems׳ …‎

Energy performance of windows in office buildings considering daylight integration and visual comfort in hot climates

MA Fasi, IM Budaiwi - Energy and Buildings, 2015 - Elsevier
In hot climates, the exterior envelope of office buildings can significantly contribute to the
building's energy consumption. Windows are considered as a major source of heat gain and …

Optimization of mine ventilation fan speeds according to ventilation on demand and time of use tariff

A Chatterjee, L Zhang, X Xia - Applied Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
In the current situation of the energy crisis, the mining industry has been identified as a
promising area for application of demand side management (DSM) techniques. This paper …

Classification of sequencing logic faults in multiple zone air handling units: A review and case study

B Gunay, N Torabi, S Shillinglaw - Science and Technology for the …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This paper classifies common sequencing logic faults in multiple zone variable air volume
(VAV) air handling unit (AHU) systems by conducting a critical review of the literature. Six …

Demand response potential of ventilation systems in residential buildings

S Rotger-Griful, RH Jacobsen, D Nguyen… - Energy and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings are attractive assets to
provide flexible consumption from the demand-side. This flexibility can be applied to …

Tunnel construction ventilation frequency-control based on radial basis function neural network

R Liu, Y He, Y Zhao, X Jiang, S Ren - Automation in Construction, 2020 - Elsevier
Reasonable and effective ventilation plays an important role in the safety of tunnel
construction. Fans are usually designed to be are capable of satisfying the maximum …

[HTML][HTML] A lifecycle cost analysis of transitioning to a fully-electrified, renewably powered, and carbon-neutral campus at the University of Dayton

RP Shea, MO Worsham, AD Chiasson… - Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper analyzes the cost-effectiveness of converting the University of Dayton (UD) to a
fully-electrified, renewably powered, carbon-neutral campus by 2025. The greenhouse gas …

Airflow measurements using averaging Pitot tube under restricted conditions

C Cui, W Cai, H Chen - Building and environment, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper studies the effect of the air damper placed downstream of an averaging Pitot tube
(APT) on the flow measurement in air distribution systems. Experiments are conducted to …

Modeling, air balancing and optimal pressure set-point selection for the ventilation system with minimized energy consumption

G Jing, W Cai, X Zhang, C Cui, X Yin, H Xian - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Traditional static pressure reset control strategies commonly use a feedback indicator to
reset the static pressure; this results in under-ventilation in certain zones and over …

Characterizing variations in variable air volume system controls

X Pang, MA Piette, N Zhou - Energy and Buildings, 2017 - Elsevier
The variable air volume (VAV) system is the most popular form of heating, ventilation, and air-
conditioning (HVAC) system used in commercial buildings. Researchers and engineers …