LabView software-based building supervising and events monitor system for net zero-energy strategies implementation

Abstract As it is well known that due to the continuously decreasing trend of the alternative energy technologies and the increase in the costs of the traditional fossil fuels, the development of resident or commercial buildings with greatly reduced energy needs becomes a high ranked and more pressing scientific challenge. In topic with this technological and scientific provocation, the paper presents a LabView software-based building supervising and events monitor system designed and developed with the basic purpose to serve as support for net zero-energy control strategies implementation in intelligent buildings. Afterwards a brief presentation of the adopted intelligent building development strategy and the net zero-energy concept are presented and discussed. Once these theoretical aspects have been expressed and clarified, a multi-layer type implementation is unfolded, where the background layer is a building supervising and events monitor system. The main software development steps of this system are presented in details to prove the feasibility and reliability of the adopted implementation strategy.

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Intelligent building development and LabView-based modelling of a net zero-energy strategy

International Review of Applied Sciences and Engineering ◽

10.1556/irase.5.2014.2.8 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 157-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cs. Szász

Keyword(s):

Development Strategy ◽

Measurement Data ◽

Renewable Energy Resources ◽

Balance Performance ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Intelligent Building ◽

Labview Software ◽

Net Zero Energy ◽

Net Zero Energy Building ◽

Net Zero

The paper presents an intelligent building (IB) development strategy emphasizing the locally available non-polluting renewable energy resources utilization. Considering the immense complexity of the topic, the implementation strategy of the main energy-flow processes is unfolded, using the net zero-energy building concept (NZEB). Noticeably, in the first research steps the mathematical background of the considered NZEB strategy has been developed and presented. Then careful LabView software-based simulations prove that the adopted strategy is feasible for implementation. The result of the above mentioned research efforts is a set of powerful and versatile software toolkits well suitable to model and simulate complex heating, ventilation and air-conditioning processes and to perform energy balance performance evaluations. Besides the elaborated mathematical models, concrete software implementation examples and measurement data also is provided in the paper. Finally, the proposed original models offer a feasible solution for future developments and research in NZEB applications modelling and simulation purposes.

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Labview software-based building supervising and events monitor system for net zero-energy strategies implementation

Recent Innovations in Mechatronics ◽

10.17667/riim.2014.1-2/4. ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (1-2) ◽

Author(s):

Csaba Szász ◽

Géza Husi

Keyword(s):

Monitor System ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Labview Software ◽

Net Zero Energy ◽

Net Zero ◽

Energy Strategies

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IMPLEMENTATION OF NET-ZERO ENERGY BUILDING CONCEPT IN THE DESIGN FACADE ARCHITECTURE BUILDINGS IN CENTRAL JAVA

Jurnal Arsitektur ARCADE ◽

10.31848/arcade.v5i1.679 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 69

Author(s):

Khansa Nur Ghaasyiyah ◽

Dedes Nur Gandarum ◽

Rita Walaretina

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Great Influence ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Central Java ◽

Zero Energy Building ◽

Net Zero Energy ◽

Net Zero Energy Building ◽

Net Zero ◽

Zero Carbon

Abstract: Issues relating to conventional energy and environmental sustainability is a hot topic that has been often discussed in today's developing world. Researchers have predicted that in the coming years, numerous non-renewable resources would be scarcer and harder to get access to. This phenomenon would cause a detrimental influence on energy use in the future, resulting in the need for the development of alternative energy resources and implementation of energy conservation energy efficiency policies in every construction design. One of the most essential elements in constructions that have great influence in resolving this problem is the construction facades. Therefore, this research will focus on types of construction facade designs using the NZEB concept approach. The methodology used in this research is analytical descriptive by using case studies that relate to the construction of Net-Zero Energy Building, namely: BCA Academy, ENERPOS, PT. Ungaran Sari Garments, NUS School of Design & Environment 4, dan CIC Zero Carbon Park. The purpose of this research is to identify various types of innovation façade designs of NZEB technologies that could be applied in construction that resides in Central Java considering the area has a tropical climate. This research also proves that construction that resides in warm climates prefers to use technologies that could prevent and reduce the fallout of sun radiation towards its buildings without sacrificing any natural light and takes advantage of the wind to minimalize the usage of frosting energy in buildings.Abstrak Isu mengenai krisis energi konvensional dan kelestarian lingkungan menjadi perhatian khusus yang marak diperbincangkan dalam perkembangan dunia saat ini. Telah diprediksi oleh sejumlah ilmuan bahwa dalam beberapa tahun kedepan, sumber-sumber alam tak terbarukan akan sulit dan langka untuk dikonsumsi. Masalah ini akan menimbulkan dampak yang sangat besar terhadap penggunaan energi di masa depan, sehingga diperlukannya pengembangan teknologi yang dapat menghasilkan sumber-sumber energi alternatif terbarukan dan implementasi kebijakan efisiensi energi di setiap rancangan bangunan. Elemen penting pada bangunan yang memiliki pengaruh besar dalam mengatasi permasalahan tersebut adalah fasad bangunan. Maka penelitian ini difokuskan pada macam-macam desain fasad bangunan dengan Konsep NZEB. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode deskriptif analitis dengan menggunakan studi kasus bangunan Net-Zero Energy Building, yaitu gedung BCA Academy, ENERPOS, PT. Ungaran Sari Garments, NUS School of Design & Environment 4, dan CIC Zero Carbon Park. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasikan berbagai macam inovasi desain fasad teknologi NZEB yang dapat diterapkan pada bangunan di Jawa Tengah yang iklim tropis basah. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa bangunan di daerah beriklim panas lebih menggunakan teknologi yang dapat mencegah atau mengurangi jatuhnya radiasi matahari pada bangunan tanpa mengorbankan pencahayaan alami dan memanfaatkan angin untuk meminimalisir penggunaan energi pendingin pada bangunan.

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A Digital-Twin Evaluation of Net Zero Energy Building for Existing Buildings

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11010159 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 159 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Sakdirat Kaewunruen ◽

Panrawee Rungskunroch ◽

Joshua Welsh

Keyword(s):

Energy Demand ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Geographical Area ◽

Existing Buildings ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Existing Building ◽

Digital Twin ◽

Net Zero Energy ◽

Net Zero ◽

The Uk

With buildings around the world accounting for nearly one-third of global energy demand and the availability of fossil fuels constantly on the decline, there is a need to ensure that this energy demand is efficiently and effectively managed using renewable energy now more than ever. Most research and case studies have focused on energy efficiency of ‘new’ buildings. In this study, both technical and financial viability of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) for ‘existing’ buildings will be highlighted. A rigorous review of open literatures concerning seven principal areas that in themselves define the concept of NZEB building is carried out. In practice, a suitable option of the NZEB solutions is needed for the evaluation and improvement for a specific geographical area. The evaluation and improvement has been carried out using a novel hierarchy-flow chart coupled with a Building Information Model (BIM). This BIM or digital twin is then used to thoroughly visualize each option, promote collaboration among stakeholders, and accurately estimate associated costs and associated technical issues encountered with producing an NZEB in a pre-determined location. This paper also provides a future model for NZEB applications in existing buildings, which applies renewable technologies to the building by aiming to identify ultimate benefit of the building especially in terms of effectiveness and efficiency in energy consumption. It is revealed that the digital twin is proven to be feasible for all renewable technologies applied on the NZEB buildings. Based on the case study in the UK, it can be affirmed that the suitable NZEB solution for an existing building can achieve the 23 year return period.

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Determining the Most Important Factors in House Design with Net Zero Energy Concept (Case study: Cluster X, Perumahan Y, Gading Serpong, Tangerang)

International Journal of Built Environment and Scientific Research ◽

10.24853/ijbesr.3.2.99-104 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 99

Author(s):

Budijanto Chandra ◽

Samsu Hendra Siwi ◽

Naniek Widayati Priyomarsono ◽

Fermanto Lianto

Keyword(s):

Global Warming ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Human Life ◽

Design Guidelines ◽

Environmental Damage ◽

Zero Energy ◽

Net Zero Energy ◽

Net Zero ◽

House Design

The most significant environmental problem recently is global warming and causing environmental damage and threatening human life. It needs to immediately reduce CO₂ emissions from burning fossil fuels as a cause of global warming, and one way is to reduce the energy of fossil fuels in buildings and replace them with renewable energy. It is necessary to immediately apply the Net Zero Energy Building (NZE), which can significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels and use energy renewable. This study is to find out what needs to be considered in house design with NZE concepts in the context of tropical and humid climates such as in Jakarta and its surroundings. The method used is qualitative research with a case study approach. NZE buildings have the potential to be applied in by taking into account some of the NZE's house design guidelines.

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