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View article: Exploring the impact of clothing insulation on thermal comfort evaluation using thermal manikins
Exploring the impact of clothing insulation on thermal comfort evaluation using thermal manikins Open
Thermal manikins are valuable tools used in advancing our understanding of thermal comfort. This study examines the effect of varying clothing insulation on the predicted degree of thermal comfort using a thermal manikin named MONICA (MONi…
View article: Innovative thermal manikin for assessing local thermal comfort - development of a new hardware architecture
Innovative thermal manikin for assessing local thermal comfort - development of a new hardware architecture Open
This paper explores the utilization of advanced thermal manikins, a pioneering tool in assessing thermal comfort in various settings, including vehicles and buildings. These manikins effectively mimic the human body’s thermoregulatory proc…
View article: Seat-integrated Personalized Ventilation Diffuser for Improving Air Quality Aboard Commercial Aircraft
Seat-integrated Personalized Ventilation Diffuser for Improving Air Quality Aboard Commercial Aircraft Open
Current commercial aircraft ventilation design focuses on space optimization and pressure-related safety parameters. It inadequately takes into account the impact of the mixing ventilation system on pathogen dispersion in an enclosed space…
View article: Fire safety of a novel concept of ventilated façade integrating Phase Change Materials
Fire safety of a novel concept of ventilated façade integrating Phase Change Materials Open
Ventilated facades represent a modern solution increasingly adopted in smart, low-energy building designs. A critical consideration in the implementation of these systems is ensuring fire resistance while simultaneously minimizing the risk…
View article: Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges
Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges Open
The proper design and installation of systems that enable the efficient control and removal of smoke and hot gases in underground parking facilities are necessary for protecting the public and property in the event of a fire. This paper di…
View article: Integration of Phase-Change Materials in Ventilated Façades: A Review Regarding Fire Safety and Future Challenges
Integration of Phase-Change Materials in Ventilated Façades: A Review Regarding Fire Safety and Future Challenges Open
The increasing concerns about CO2 emissions and climate change have pointed out the urgency of promoting sustainability in the building sector. One promising solution to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings and diminish environmental…
View article: A Smart Wing Model: From Design to Testing in a Wind Tunnel with a Turbulence Generator
A Smart Wing Model: From Design to Testing in a Wind Tunnel with a Turbulence Generator Open
The paper concerns the technology of the design, realization, and testing of a flexible smart wing in a wind tunnel equipped with a turbulence generator. The system of smart wing, described in detail, consists mainly of: a physical model o…
View article: Innovative High-Induction Air Diffuser for Enhanced Air Mixing in Vehicles and Personalized Ventilation Applications
Innovative High-Induction Air Diffuser for Enhanced Air Mixing in Vehicles and Personalized Ventilation Applications Open
Thermal comfort is very important for the well-being and safety of vehicle occupants, as discomfort can elevate stress, leading to distracted attention and slower reaction times. This creates a riskier driving environment. Addressing this,…
View article: Numerical Fire Simulation: Key Tools in Fire Safety for Modern Engineering
Numerical Fire Simulation: Key Tools in Fire Safety for Modern Engineering Open
Fire simulation is a crucial tool in modern engineering for improving fire safety in constructions, especially in complex compartmental designs.It provides practical insights into structural fire behavior, the impact of combustible materia…
View article: Reducing Indoor Air Pollution through Personalized Ventilation for Occupants in Office Environments and Confined Spaces
Reducing Indoor Air Pollution through Personalized Ventilation for Occupants in Office Environments and Confined Spaces Open
With the increasing focus on indoor environmental quality, driven by the growing amount of time people spend in enclosed spaces, this study presents an approach to enhancing air distribution in office environments and confined spaces. A no…
View article: Reaction to fire, thermal, and mechanical properties of materials based on recycled paper granules bound with starch and clay mortar
Reaction to fire, thermal, and mechanical properties of materials based on recycled paper granules bound with starch and clay mortar Open
The objective of this work is to produce an ecologically friendly material for use in Ivory Coast's construction sector in the future. These materials should have good thermal qualities and be flame resistant in addition to helping to achi…
View article: Assessment of Properties and Microstructure of Concrete with Cotton Textile Waste and Crushed Bricks
Assessment of Properties and Microstructure of Concrete with Cotton Textile Waste and Crushed Bricks Open
Cotton textile waste (CW) and crushed bricks (CB) are wastes generated by the textile and construction industries that cause adverse effects on the environment. This paper explores the effect of adding 1, 2, 5, and 10 wt.% of CW and CB, in…
View article: Experimental evaluation of the variation of human breathing flow parameters for multiple test subjects
Experimental evaluation of the variation of human breathing flow parameters for multiple test subjects Open
The present study addresses the variability of human breathing parameters as extrapolated from a set of experimental measurements of CO 2 generation rates from 13 test subjects. Interior air quality studies frequently deal with the exposur…
View article: Improving Electric Vehicle Range and Thermal Comfort through an Innovative Seat Heating System
Improving Electric Vehicle Range and Thermal Comfort through an Innovative Seat Heating System Open
In the last decade, car manufactures invested a lot of effort to align their products to the latest energy directives which encourage the production and usage of electrified vehicles to reduce the greenhouse gases production. This resulted…
View article: Numerical study on high induction air diffusers for improved indoor environmental quality in vehicles
Numerical study on high induction air diffusers for improved indoor environmental quality in vehicles Open
The amount of time spent in traffic by vehicle occupants has increased dramatically over the last two decades. This is because the average commute length and time spent stuck in traffic without a way out have increased at rates far exceedi…
View article: Advanced solutions to improve heat recovery from wastewater in a double heat exchanger
Advanced solutions to improve heat recovery from wastewater in a double heat exchanger Open
Reducing energy consumption and CO2 footprint in existing buildings without requiring extensive construction work is one of the biggest challenges facing the globe today. Although heating contributes for the majority of energy use in build…
View article: Numerical Investigation of Very Low Reynolds Cross Orifice Jet for Personalized Ventilation Applications in Aircraft Cabins
Numerical Investigation of Very Low Reynolds Cross Orifice Jet for Personalized Ventilation Applications in Aircraft Cabins Open
This study focuses on the numerical analysis of a challenging issue involving the regulation of the human body’s microenvironment through personalized ventilation. We intended to first concentrate on the main flow, namely, the personalized…
View article: Special Issue “Urban Sustainability and Resilience of the Built Environments”
Special Issue “Urban Sustainability and Resilience of the Built Environments” Open
Urbanization and the development of urban areas are profoundly altering the relationship between society and the environment [...]
View article: The Direct Effect of Enriching the Gaseous Combustible with 23% Hydrogen in Condensing Boilers’ Operation
The Direct Effect of Enriching the Gaseous Combustible with 23% Hydrogen in Condensing Boilers’ Operation Open
Following the international trend of using hydrogen as combustible in many industry branches, this paper investigates the impact of mixing methane gas with 23% hydrogen (G222) on condensing boilers’ operation. After modeling and testing se…
View article: The Direct Effect of Enriching the Gaseous Combustible with 23% Hydrogen in Condensing Boilers’ Operation
The Direct Effect of Enriching the Gaseous Combustible with 23% Hydrogen in Condensing Boilers’ Operation Open
Following the international trend of using hydrogen as combustible in many industry branches, this paper investigates the impact of mixing methane gas with 23% hydrogen (G222) on condensing boilers’ operation. After modeling and test…
View article: A regard on the thermal comfort theories from the standpoint of Electric Vehicle design — Review and perspectives
A regard on the thermal comfort theories from the standpoint of Electric Vehicle design — Review and perspectives Open
In the short and medium term, it is estimated that electric mobility will play an important role in greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy. However, vehicles with electric propulsion system come with a new series of challenges, some o…
View article: Experimental and numerical study of the flow dynamics and thermal behavior inside a car cabin: Innovative air diffusers and human body plumes interactions
Experimental and numerical study of the flow dynamics and thermal behavior inside a car cabin: Innovative air diffusers and human body plumes interactions Open
In confined spaces, such as vehicle cabins, airflow and temperature distribution are the most critical factors affecting thermal comfort and pollutant dispersion. To develop innovative and energy-efficient HVAC systems, a deep understandin…
View article: Study on Energy Efficiency of an Off-Grid Vending Machine with Compact Heat Exchangers and Low GWP Refrigerant Powered by Solar Energy
Study on Energy Efficiency of an Off-Grid Vending Machine with Compact Heat Exchangers and Low GWP Refrigerant Powered by Solar Energy Open
The purpose of this research is to design an energy-efficient off-grid vending machine that has a refrigeration system powered by an environmentally friendly refrigerant. The paper presents details from the equipment’s design phase in term…
View article: Personalized Ventilation as a Possible Strategy for Reducing Airborne Infectious Disease Transmission on Commercial Aircraft
Personalized Ventilation as a Possible Strategy for Reducing Airborne Infectious Disease Transmission on Commercial Aircraft Open
In the last decade, there has been an increase in ease and affordability of air travel in terms of mobility for people all around the world. Airplane passengers may experience different risks of contracting airborne infectious diseases onb…
View article: Advanced Thermal Manikin for Thermal Comfort Assessment in Vehicles and Buildings
Advanced Thermal Manikin for Thermal Comfort Assessment in Vehicles and Buildings Open
Among the factors that influence the resilience and sustainability of cities in general, and of inhabited spaces in particular, there are extreme temperatures and, in particular, for people, thermal comfort is something that should be cons…
View article: Experimental and Numerical Study for a Novel Arrangement of a SuperCapacitors Stack to Improve Heat Transfer
Experimental and Numerical Study for a Novel Arrangement of a SuperCapacitors Stack to Improve Heat Transfer Open
Supercapacitors (SCs) are electrical energy storage devices which have the peculiarity of storing more electrical energy than capacitors and supply it at higher power outputs than batteries. This, together with the fact that the SCs have h…
View article: Numerical Model Development of the Air Temperature Variation in a Room Set on Fire for Different Ventilation Scenarios
Numerical Model Development of the Air Temperature Variation in a Room Set on Fire for Different Ventilation Scenarios Open
Statistics show that most fires occur in civil residential buildings. Most casualties are due to the inhalation of hot air loaded with smoke, leading to intoxication with substances harmful to the human body. This research aimed to develop…