Experimental identification and verification of a moveable facade element for energy harvesting and vibration control

Zhang, Yangwen; Wulff, Wulf; Wernicke, Laurenz; Engelmann, Michael; Schauer, Thomas; Bleicher, Achim

doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105712

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“…This can be particularly advantageous in regions with high solar gains, as it aids in reducing the cooling loads(Y. Zhang et al, 2023).…”

Section: The Rise Of Double-skin Façadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Double-Skin Façades, by virtue of their design, exhibit several attributes that make them apt for hot and arid climates: Solar Radiation Moderation: The DSFs can regulate the amount of direct sunlight penetrating into a building. With the incorporation of adjustable or fixed shading devices within the intermediate cavity, they can mitigate the excessive solar gains which are common in arid regions (Zhou & Herr, 2023).…”

Section: Adaptive Characteristics Of Dsfsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Adopting DSF technology and the best practices discovered in this study could be a crucial step for the nation in moving towards its sustainability goals. It might be advantageous for policy-makers to offer incentives for buildings that integrate such energy-efficient designs (Radha et al, 2023;Y. Zhang et al, 2023).…”

Section: Implications For Energy Policies In Kuwaitmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A double-skin façade is essentially a building envelope system which comprises an outer skin of glass and a ventilated cavity, followed by an inner layer (Y. Zhang et al, 2023). The objective of this design is to improve thermal insulation and mitigate the direct impacts of solar radiation, which is a prevalent concern in regions that experience high temperatures.…”

Section: -Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Optimization of Double-Skin Façades for Heating and Cooling in High-Rise Buildings: A Case Study in Kuwait City

Ghaith,

Buhamad

2024

Journal of Engineering Sciences and Information Technology

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In hot arid climates such as Kuwait, the challenge of heat transfer through building façades has prompted significant debate. Determining the heating and cooling loads of buildings in such environments is crucial to assess their energy efficiency. Objectives: This research was undertaken to gauge the energy efficiency of high-rise buildings outfitted with double facades in Kuwait City, emphasizing their heating and cooling loads. Methods: A parametric computer simulation was employed, utilizing the eQUEST program, to model a prototype of a high-rise building with double facades in Kuwait City. This model was used to quantify the double façade's efficacy in mitigating heating and cooling loads, drawing comparisons with typical glazing buildings in the city. Results: Findings indicate that the total energy consumption for space conditioning in buildings with DSFs was 235 MWh/year for heating and 2,890 MWh/year for cooling, aligning well with the energy conservation program (MEW/R-6/2014) benchmarks in Kuwait. Additionally, when optimally configured with materials like polycarbonate and an optimal cavity width of 50cm, DSFs contributed to a significant reduction in building loads. Specifically, the DSFs constituted 2,900 MWh/year of the total cooling load and 235 MWh/year of the heating load. Conclusion: Our results underscore the potential of double-skin façades in decreasing energy consumption for both heating and cooling purposes, demonstrating their superiority over conventional high-rise building facades in Kuwait City.

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“…This can be particularly advantageous in regions with high solar gains, as it aids in reducing the cooling loads(Y. Zhang et al, 2023).…”

Section: The Rise Of Double-skin Façadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Adaptive Characteristics Of Dsfsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Implications For Energy Policies In Kuwaitmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: -Introductionmentioning

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Optimization of Double-Skin Façades for Heating and Cooling in High-Rise Buildings: A Case Study in Kuwait City

Ghaith,

Buhamad

2024

Journal of Engineering Sciences and Information Technology

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“…Building systems, such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, and energy management systems, are becoming increasingly complex as they incorporate more sophisticated control strategies and integrate with other building systems. HIL simulation offers a way to test these systems in a controlled environment without the risk of disrupting building operations [16,17,22,23].…”

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Hardware-in-the-Loop Techniques for Complex Systems Analysis: Bibliometric Analysis of Available Literature

2023

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Simulating complex systems in real time presents both significant advantages and challenges. Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation has emerged as an interesting technique for addressing these challenges. While HIL has gained attention in the scientific literature, its application in energy studies and power systems remains scattered and challenging to locate. This paper aims to provide an assessment of the penetration of the HIL technique in energy studies and power systems. The analysis of the literature reveals that HIL is predominantly employed in evaluating electrical systems (smart grids, microgrids, wind systems), with limited application in thermal energy systems (energy storage). Notably, the combination of electrical hardware-in-the-loop (EHIL) and thermal hardware-in-the-loop (THIL) techniques has found application in the assessment of vehicle thermal management systems and smart cities and, recently, has also been adopted in building systems. The findings highlight the potential for further exploration and expansion of the HIL technique in diverse energy domains, emphasizing the need for addressing challenges such as hardware–software compatibility, real-time data acquisition, and system complexity.

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Experimental identification and verification of a moveable facade element for energy harvesting and vibration control

Cited by 2 publications

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Optimization of Double-Skin Façades for Heating and Cooling in High-Rise Buildings: A Case Study in Kuwait City

Optimization of Double-Skin Façades for Heating and Cooling in High-Rise Buildings: A Case Study in Kuwait City

Hardware-in-the-Loop Techniques for Complex Systems Analysis: Bibliometric Analysis of Available Literature

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