scholarly journals Strategy of Container Assembly for a Positive Energy Impact in Poona India

2020 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 01004
Author(s):  
F. Mustapha ◽  
I. El Abbassi ◽  
A. kaci ◽  
E. Kadri ◽  
M. Darcherif
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Positive Energy ◽  
Modular Architecture ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Tertiary Sector ◽  
Energy Impact ◽  
Passive Strategies ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The Impact

Every year the Indian government is involved in the construction of nearly two million new buildings excluding the tertiary sector. These homes are not only intended primarily to house Indian populations, but the authorities concerned have also placed emphasis on sustainable development, since as all over the world the residential sector is the one that consumes the most energy. Indeed, active and passive strategies to reduce the energy consumption of dwellings have been established and even applied. Among the passive strategies, the global shape of the building, initially specific to modular architecture impacts the aesthetic part of the building but also its energetic bills. The concept of modular architecture is mainly the assembly of identical cells and, in different ways, the overall energy consumption depends on the initial assembly of the cells and therefore on the resulting shape of this assembly. The purpose of this article is to determine the impact of the shape on the energy balance. For this study, the container is the archetype used, in fact the metal box being a standardized, economical and easily transformable product in living space. The complex system resulting from the assembly of several containers offers a new way of thinking about housing from an architectural, economic, aesthetic and energetic point of view. In this article, we will focus on studying the impact of the overall shape of container-type housing on annual energy bill, with the aim of optimizing energy efficiency and achieving an eco-container model that meets international eco-sustainability criteria. The results demonstrate the undeniable correlation between geometric and energy aspects, the latter being mainly related to the internal thermal comfort of the container housing cells.

scholarly journals Self-perception of older adults regarding rehabilitation with dentures

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nélio Manoel Luiz de SÁ JÚNIOR ◽  
Silvana Maria Orestes CARDOSO
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Functional Point ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the self-perception that older adults have about rehabilitation regarding their uni or bimaxillary dentures. Methods: A form was applied to investigate the sociodemographic, economic and medical-dental variables of the users, a questionnaire to assess the satisfaction level of patients with their dentures, another to investigate the technical quality of the dentures from the aesthetic-functional point of view, and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) to ascertain the impact of prosthetic rehabilitation on the quality of life of users. Results: The majority of the participants (65.2%) used complete bimaxillary dentures, reported dissatisfaction during chewing, while the lower dentures had unsatisfactory technical quality for the retention requirements (69.6%) and stability (69.6%). The older adults’ complaints were predominantly related to the “physical pain” and “physical disability” domains. There were significant associations between general satisfaction with the dentures in use, their general technical quality and the OHIP-14 domains. Conclusion: The patient complaints were related to difficulties in their ability to chew, speak and with the retention and comfort of the lower dentures. The technical quality of the dentures had compromised retention and stability from the aesthetic-functional point of view. Dentures considered unsatisfactory caused negative impacts on the quality of life of users, especially in comfort during meals which was related to difficulty chewing and swallowing. The association between the instruments used in the study provides important tools for the performance of dental surgeons, in addition to enabling more adequate planning in the oral health services offered to the population.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Impact of Different Variables on the Energy Demand in Office Buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 5347
Author(s):  
José Luis Fuentes-Bargues ◽  
José-Luis Vivancos ◽  
Pablo Ferrer-Gisbert ◽  
Miguel Ángel Gimeno-Guillem
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Regulatory Systems ◽  
Energy Behaviour ◽  
Balance Energy ◽  
The Impact

The design of near zero energy offices is a priority, which involves looking to achieve designs which minimise energy consumption and balance energy requirements with an increase in the installation and consumption of renewable energy. In light of this, some authors have used computer software to achieve simulations of the energy behaviour of buildings. Other studies based on regulatory systems which classify and label energy use also generally make their assessments through the use of software. In Spain, there is an authorised procedure for certifying the energy performance of buildings, and software (LIDER-CALENER unified tool) which is used to demonstrate compliance of the performance of buildings both from the point of view of energy demand and energy consumption. The aim of this study is to analyse the energy behaviour of an office building and the variability of the same using the software in terms of the following variables: climate zone, building orientation and certain surrounding wall types and encasements typical of this type of construction.

scholarly journals Vehicle Electrification Impacts on Energy Consumption for Different Connected-Autonomous Vehicle Scenario Runs

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Ehsan Sabri Islam ◽  
Ayman Moawad ◽  
Namdoo Kim ◽  
Aymeric Rousseau
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Autonomous Vehicle ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
Regional Energy ◽  
Energy Impact ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Transportation system simulation is a widely accepted approach to evaluate the impact of transport policy deployment. In developing a transportation system deployment model, the energy impact of the model is extremely valuable for sustainability and validation. It is expected that different penetration levels of Connected-Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) will impact travel behavior due to changes in potential factors such as congestion, miles traveled, etc. Along with such impact analyses, it is also important to further quantify the regional energy impact of CAV deployment under different factors of interest. The objective of this paper is to study the energy consumption of electrified vehicles in the future for different penetration levels of CAVs deployment in the City of Chicago. The paper will further provide a statistical analysis of the results to evaluate the impact of the different penetration levels on the different electrified powertrains used in the study.

scholarly journals A Contemporary on Indian Government Initiatives and Challenges of Warehouse Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S6) ◽  
pp. 741-744 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Initial Period ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Distribution Management ◽  
Indian Economy ◽  
Global Logistics ◽  
The Government ◽  
Logistics Performance Index ◽  
The Impact

Over the last six decades, Indian Logistics Sector has evolved a tremendous growth towards Indian economy ranges from the distribution management to integrated logistics management to supply chain management to e- logistics. According to the Economic Survey 2018 report stated that the Indian logistics Sector is likely to touch USD 215 billion in 2020. According to Logistics Performance Index 2018, India slipped at 44th position from 35th position in 2016 out of 154 countries. This is due to the implementation of GST on July 1, 2017. Since many sectors in India are unorganized and fragmented sector. The impact of GST has been affected Indian economy during the initial period. But in coming years, there will be a tremendous growth and recently, the Government of India during union budget 2019 is now planned and focuses on 5trillion economy by 2024. Warehouse Sector is an integral part of the logistics sector and Indian Warehouse Market was ranked as fifth largest market in the Global Logistics Market. In this paper, we try to highlight the current scenario of warehouse market sector and also we try to deliver the current status of investment and infrastructure facilities in warehouse market in India. From a practical point of view, this paper points out the major challenges faced in warehouse sector market in India during recent years.

scholarly journals Passive Strategies to Improve the Comfort Conditions in a Geodesic Dome

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 663
Author(s):  
Frank Florez ◽  
Pedro Fernández de Córdoba ◽  
John Taborda ◽  
Juan Carlos Castro-Palacio ◽  
José Luis Higón-Calvet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Internal Temperature ◽  
Lumped Parameter ◽  
Principal Factors ◽  
Passive Strategies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Geodesic Dome

Non-conventional thermal zones are low-cost and ecology friendly alternatives to the housing needs of populations in various situations, such as surviving natural disasters or addressing homelessness. However, it is necessary to guarantee thermal comfort for occupants, while aiming to minimize energy consumption and wastage in refrigeration systems. To reduce the cooling requirements in non-conventional thermal zones it is necessary to model the structure and analyze the principal factors contributing to internal temperature. In this paper, a geodesic dome is modellingusing the lumped parameter technique. This structure is composed of a wooden skeleton and wooden floor, with a canvas surface as its exterior. The mathematical model was tuned using experimental data, and its parameters were classified using Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis. The mathematical model was used to evaluate the impact on internal temperature and occupants’ comfort when two strategies are considered. The results obtained indicatee internal temperature reductions down to a range of 7% to 11%; this result is reflected directly in the energy used to refrigerate the thermal zone, contributing to the objective of providing houses with lower energy consumption.

scholarly journals Empirical Evaluation of the Energy Impact of Refactoring Code Smells

10.29007/dz83 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Verdecchia ◽  
René Aparicio Saez ◽  
Giuseppe Procaccianti ◽  
Patricia Lago
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Software Metrics ◽  
Empirical Evaluation ◽  
Power Measurement ◽  
Statistical Hypothesis ◽  
Size Estimation ◽  
Code Smells ◽  
Energy Impact ◽  
The Impact

Software energy efficiency has gained increasing attention of the research community. How to improve it, however, still lacks evidence. Specifically, the impact of code smell refactoring on energy efficiency has been scarcely investigated. In the pilot study here reported, we investigate the impact on performance and energy consumption of refactoring well-known code smells on Java software applications. In order to understand if software metrics can be used as indicators of the energy impact of refactoring, we also measured the variation caused by refactoring on a set of well-established software metrics. We conducted a controlled experiment using state-of-the-art power measurement equipment. Statistical hypothesis testing and effect size estimation were performed on the experimental results. Results show that in one out of three applications, refactoring each smell significantly impacted power- and energy consumption. Specifically, refactoring Feature Envy and Long Method smells led to a 49% energy efficiency improvement. No software metrics significantly correlated with execution time, power or energy consumption. In conclusion, refactoring code smells can significantly improve software energy efficiency. The magnitude of the impact may depend on application properties, e.g. size or age. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between software metrics and energy efficiency.

scholarly journals Aesthetic Experience in Virtual Museums: A Postphenomenological Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-79
Author(s):  
Bart G. Moens
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Aesthetic Experience ◽  
Philosophy Of Technology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Hybrid Form ◽  
Virtual Museums ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The Impact

This article explores the impact of the digitization of traditional works of art on the aesthetic experience from a philosophical point of view. Presenting and making use of a recent approach in the philosophy of technology, initiated by the American philosopher Don Ihde, called postphenomenology. This hybrid form of phenomenology builds on traditional phenomenology and combines it with a pragmatic approach in order to focus on the mediating roles of technology. Concrete technologies and applications such as screens and virtual museums are the starting point for our examination of the specific character of these digital media, which are then compared with their physical referents. Following Ihde’s arguments, we show that digital image technologies, and digital images themselves, are not merely functional, but shape perceptions and experiences. Although currently the positive effects and opportunities of these new applications are emphasized in the field – for collection management, the democratization and accessibility of art, possibilities to interact and intervene in the image, efficient marketing, etc. – they do have a significant impact on the way in which art is experienced.

Effect of Minimum Airflow Setting of VAV Unit on Building Energy Consumption under Korean Climatic Condition

2012 ◽  
Vol 450-451 ◽  
pp. 1435-1439
Author(s):  
Kwang Ho Lee ◽  
Kyung Il Chin ◽  
Jong Ho Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Variable Air Volume ◽  
Unit System ◽  
Energy Impact ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Gas Consumption ◽  
Forced Air ◽  
The Impact

Variable Air Volume (VAV) unit system is one of the commonly used forced-air heating and cooling systems in office buildings. It controls the airflow with the discharge air temperature fixed for cooling, while the discharge air temperature is adjusted with the airflow fixed at the minimum for heating. This study presents the simulation of conventional VAV unit system performance applied in the typical office building prototype. Each VAV unit has the minimum airflow setting for the ventilation purpose and its impact on the energy consumption is significant. The aim of this study is to evaluate the energy impact of the minimum airflow setting of VAV box using EnergyPlus ver. 6.0 software platform. The energy result breakdown of three model cases is discussed: minimum airflow fraction setting of 10%, 20% and 30%. As a result, the minimum airflow setting has significant impact on the reheat energy and thus the annual boiler gas consumption shows significant difference among each simulation case. Monthly heating energy profile is also discussed for the better understanding of the impact of different minimum fractions on the heating energy.

The Influence of the Internet on Decision Making in Chinese Aesthetic Patients: A Questionnaire-Based Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhou ◽  
Xiaolei Jin ◽  
Zuoliang Qi ◽  
Xiaonan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Aesthetic patients tend to use the Internet for self-education and can be imperceptibly swayed by the online information. We research on the importance of online information from the aesthetic patients’ point of view and try to reveal the impact of Internet on the field of plastic and aesthetic surgery. OBJECTIVE By doing these, we hope to help plastic surgeons to better understand the psychology of their patients, and contribute to more efficient communication and better surgical outcomes. METHODS A descriptive questionnaire was employed to obtain information from patients after consultation and before operation in Plastic Surgery Hospital. Data was collected and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 860 patients participated in this survey. Most of our participants were well-educated females. Results showed other patients’ experience and doctors’ profiles were important factors that patients would take into consideration. Over one third of the patients thought online information very useful in promoting understanding of plastic surgery, while 5% stated that they were more confused after searching online. The majority of the patients believed doctors’ message was more reliable. And the doctors’ message had significantly greater impact on patients’ decision than online one (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Online information plays an important role in educating patients before visiting doctors. And it also influences patients’ decision on which surgeons they choose. Making good use of the internet helps plastic surgeons to promote themselves, establish their own reputation and build harmonious doctor-patient relationship.

Strategy Study on China E-Business Service in Big Data Era

2013 ◽  
Vol 798-799 ◽  
pp. 983-986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Jin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Information Processing ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Business Service ◽  
Strategy Study ◽  
Massive Growth ◽  
Rational Mode ◽  
Real Time Computing ◽  
The Impact

The era of big data means that the data grows in explosive way,but this massive growth of the data does not mean lots of information. In this article, we show that such big data cannot be used in the same way as before; otherwise from the point of view of energy consumption, the computer system cannot afford it. At the same time, the information collected at this stage is also unable to meet the impact of the arrival of such a big data. The big data is taken from the application. To complete specific, we should often choose the rational mode of information processing or the algorithm. In business computing, offline computing and real time computing are the two ways to process big data.

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