Dynamically adaptive window design with thermo-responsive hydrogel for energy efficiency

2021 ◽  
Vol 287 ◽  
pp. 116573
Author(s):  
Tengyao Jiang ◽  
Xinpeng Zhao ◽  
Xiaobo Yin ◽  
Ronggui Yang ◽  
Gang Tan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Adaptive Window ◽  
Window Design

Metamaterial Window Glass for Adaptable Energy Efficiency

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Heltzel ◽  
Tyler Mann ◽  
John R. Howell
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Computational Analysis ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Window Glass ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Nanometer Scale ◽  
Glass Technology ◽  
Optical Wavelengths ◽  
Window Design ◽  
Difference Time

A computational analysis of a metamaterial (MTM) window design is presented for the purpose of increasing the energy efficiency of buildings in seasonal or cold climates. Commercial low-emissivity windows use nanometer-scale Ag films to reflect infrared energy, while retaining most transmission of optical wavelengths for functionality. An opportunity exists to further increase efficiency through a variable emissivity implementation of Ag thin-film structures. 3-D finite-difference time-domain simulations predict nonlinear absorption of near-infrared energy, providing the means to capture a substantial portion of solar energy during cold periods. The effect of various configuration parameters is quantified, with prediction of the net sustainability advantage. MTM window glass technology can be realized as a modification to current, commercial low-emissivity windows through the application of nanomanufactured films, creating the opportunity for both new and after-market sustainable construction.

scholarly journals Information modeling of windows with the account of thermophysical characteristics

2018 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 04014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Ignatova
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Information Model ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Window Design

The task of improving the buildings energy efficiency is one of the most important tasks in the design of buildings. The buildings energy efficiency can be improved by rational choice of building structures and reduction of the heat transfer. Significant heat transfer of a building occurs through the windows. At the design stage of a building, it is necessary to estimate the magnitude of a heat transfer of different windows. Currently the designers are increasingly using the technology of building information modeling (BIM). 3D-model of the building consists of models of structural elements, which contain information about the different geometric, physical, technological and other characteristics of the structure. The aim of this work is to develop a parametric information model of the window taking into account its heat transfer resistance. In this paper the design of window units with one, two and three sashes are discussed. The value of window-reduced resistance to a heat transfer is calculated inside the window information model and is presented in the table. The method can be applied to different window design. Thermophysical parameter of the window information model can be used to assess the energy costs of operating the building.

scholarly journals PROPOSAL OF A PRODUCT INDICATOR AS A TOOL FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WINDOWS

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Beatriz Arranz ◽  
César Bedoya-Frutos ◽  
Sergio Vega-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Indoor Environmental Quality ◽  
Electromagnetic Environment ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
Great Saving ◽  
Indoor Environment Quality ◽  
Acoustic Comfort ◽  
Window Design

Windows are elements of great incidence on building consumption and therefore with great saving potential. When designing high-energy efficiency windows, it is possible to negatively influence the indoor environment quality. To ensure indoor environmental quality, hygrothermal comfort, acoustic comfort, luminous comfort, physical-chemical and microbiological contaminants in the air, and the electromagnetic environment must be considered.  Of all these aspects, windows intervene in four of them:  hygrothermal comfort, luminous comfort, acoustic comfort and air quality. In order to carry out a comprehensive design, designers should study in detail the variables mentioned for each particular case and, consequently, act. This, due to the means and the deadlines with which the prescriber usually counts on, is currently not viable. This research responds to current deficiencies by proposing the development of a product indicator through an integrative procedure for window design that simultaneously contemplates indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency and cost, integrating environmental and socio-economic aspects. The indicator proposed here provides information substantially superior to that currently available to technicians, to be used as a decision making tool.

Architectural window design and energy efficiency: Impacts on heating, cooling and lighting needs in Finnish climates

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 100996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tapio Kaasalainen ◽  
Antti Mäkinen ◽  
Taru Lehtinen ◽  
Malin Moisio ◽  
Juha Vinha
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Window Design

scholarly journals Adaptive Low-e Double Glazing Window

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 104-111
Author(s):  
Hussein Abaza ◽  
Ihab Sa'ad
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Building Simulation ◽  
Thermal Mass ◽  
Heating Period ◽  
Heat Gain ◽  
Adaptive Window ◽  
Reduce Energy Consumption ◽  
Window Design

This paper investigates the thermal performance of a new adaptive window which is seasonally reversible. The new window is similar in construction to the regular double-hung low-e windows, but can reverse its properties. In this window, the low-e coating faces the inside during the heating season, which reflects the infrared radiation to the inside. During the cooling season, the low-e coating faces the outside to reflect the outside heat. This window was tested in two test cells to evaluate its thermal performance. WINDOW5.2a software was used to predict the window thermal properties and BEANS building simulation software was used to predict the energy savings of the new window design. The simulation results showed an increase in the heat gain through the new window of up to 38% over the conventional double-glazing low-e window during the heating period for heavy thermal mass buildings, and 14% for light weight thermal mass buildings. At the same time, the window maintained its low heat gain properties in the cooling season. When used in moderate climates, the new adaptive window will significantly reduce energy consumption in buildings during both the heating and the cooling seasons.

Window design for a professional workstation in the office environment

1984 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Thomas Murray ◽  
Markku T. Hakkinen ◽  
James D. Mackraz
Keyword(s):  
Office Environment ◽  
Window Design

Drying and heating of scrap metal at steelmaking: industrial safety, economics, ecology

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (12) ◽  
pp. 1353-1258
Author(s):  
V. A. Spirin ◽  
V. E. Nikol’skii ◽  
D. V. Vokhmintsev ◽  
A. A. Moiseev ◽  
P. G. Smirnov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Steel Production ◽  
Scrap Metal ◽  
Industrial Safety ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
Metal Charge ◽  
Basic Task ◽  
Scrap Heating ◽  
Winter Time

At steel production based on scrap metal utilization, the scrap heating before charging into a melting facility is an important way of energy efficiency increase and ecological parameters improving. In winter time scrap metal charging with ice inclusions into a metal melt can result in a considerable damage of equipment and even accidents. Therefore, scrap preliminary drying is necessary to provide industrial safety. It was shown, that in countries with warm and low-snow climate with no risk of scrap metal icing up during its transportation and storing in the open air, the basic task being solved at the scrap drying is an increase of energy efficiency of steelmaking. InRussiathe scrap metal drying first of all provides the safety of the process and next - energy saving. Existing technologies of scrap metal drying and heating considered, as well as advantages and drawbacks of technical solutions used at Russian steel plants. In winter time during scrap metal heating at conveyers (Consteel process) hot gases penetrate not effectively into its mass, the heat is not enough for evaporation of wetness in the metal charge. At scrap heating by the furnace gases, a problem of dioxines emissions elimination arises. Application of shaft heaters results in high efficiency of scrap heating. However, under conditions of Russian winter the upper scrap layers are not always heated higher 0 °С and after getting into a furnace bath the upper scrap layers cause periodical vapor explosions. The shaft heaters create optimal conditions for dioxines formation, which emit into atmosphere. It was shown, that accounting Russian economic and nature conditions, the metal charge drying and heating in modified charging buckets by the heat of burnt natural gas or other additional fuel is optimal. The proposed technical solution enables to burnt off organic impurities ecologically safely, to melt down ice, to evaporate the wetness in the scrap as well as to heat the charge as enough as the charging logistics enables it. The method was implemented at several Russian steel plants. Technical and economical indices of scrap metal drying in buckets under conditions of EAF-based shop, containing two furnaces ДСП-100, presented.

Perspectives and Regulation of the Russian Market for Project-based Transactions under the Kyoto Protocol

2008 ◽  
pp. 108-125
Author(s):  
K. Zavodov
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Market Mechanism ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Market Regulation ◽  
Foreign Investments ◽  
Russian Market ◽  
Increase Energy Efficiency ◽  
New Form ◽  
Contract Structure ◽  
Carbon Fund

Project-based transactions (PBTs) are a market mechanism of attracting foreign investments in order to abate greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency of the country’s enterprises. The article provides a classification and analyzes advantages and drawbacks of PBTs from the point of view of a host country. The main trends and factors determining the dynamics of the PBT market are described. Given that Russia currently lags behind the leaders of the PBT market, an incorporation of a state carbon fund is put forward with an aim of channelling PBTs through it. This paper proposes a form of PBT market regulation by incorporating an option mechanism into the contract structure of a transaction. A comparison of the new form of regulation with the tools that are currently in use in Russia and other countries demonstrates its greater economic efficiency under uncertainty.

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