ABSTRACT: The energy consumption for thermal conditioning of urban dwellings located in a zone of arid mesothermal climate is studied to identify its incidence in the household energy structure. The study’s object is the city of San Juan (Argentina), located in the South American arid diagonal. The hypothetical comsumption of natural/liquefied gas and electricity, per dwelling […]
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Analysis and strategies on energetic efficiency
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this article is to present the analysis of energy efficiency experience by the Brazilian Labeling Program (BLP) of Ifes, campus Colatina, with the implementation of the Technical Regulation of Quality to Energy Efficiency for Commercial Buildings, Services and Public (RTQ-C). This article aims then to characterize the building by volumetry and important aspects of envelopment […]
Considerations on the energetic use of landfill biogas in MSW compactor-collector trucks
ABSTRACT: In large landfills, the application of a percentage of the generated biogas to supply the fuel demand of a fleet of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) compactor-collector trucks may replace, with advantage, the use of diesel by the fleet for many years. There are two technologies for landfill biogas to be explored. The first is related to the […]
A Portuguese study on building renovation towards a nearly zero energy building (nZEB)
ABSTRACT: The social and environmental urgency of large-scale integrated retrofitting of the European residential building stock is widely acknowledged and supported by all Member States. However, the European building sector is currently still not able to offer an integral solution for deep renovation toward nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) for reasonable costs. MORE-CONNECT project aims to tackle this issue […]
The importance of vernacular strategies for a climate responsive building design
ABSTRACT: In the evolution of vernacular buildings, different strategies have been developed for their adaptation to the surrounding environment. The climate-responsive strategies implemented in vernacular architecture from different regions have the potential for being further developed and could be adapted in answer to contemporary needs. Therefore, based on the need of designing buildings adapted to a specific climate and territory, […]
Use of photovoltaic solar energy in built environments in accordance to NR 482/2012 and 687/2015
ABSTRACT: In recent years, the energy photovoltaics has been recognized internationally as a very promising technology. International experiences have contributed to the analysis of market expansion, economies of scale and reduced costs for investors. From a strategic point of view, Brazil has a number of natural features favorable to this type of generation, as its high levels of insolation. […]
Analysis of Generation Photovoltaic Potential at NIPE Building
ABSTRACT: The use of photovoltaic systems, through the Net Metering System, existing in the Brazilian Electric Sector, can contribute significantly to the environment. Once integrated into the building envelope, generating energy near the center of consumption, prevent new and existing buildings consume energy from non-renewable sources. In this sense, this work is to analyze the best way to integration […]
Contribution to Perturb and Observe Algorithm to Maximum Power Point Tracker for Photovoltaic Systems
ABSTRACT: Traditionally, for the photovoltaic module work around its maximum output power is used a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). The MPPT is extremely important in photovoltaic systems its correct performance allows the best use of electrical power. Therefor the MPPT is an essential part of a photovoltaic system. In the most case the MPPT algorithm modify the duty […]
The housing in recycled container as an alternative to social housing: A comparative cost and productivity
ABSTRACT: In Brazil, social housing are generally built with traditional building techniques, which abdicates the technologies available in the market. Industrialized systems enable productivity gains, lean construction and optimization of the construction site. In this context, the Container System is presented as sustainable, recyclable and rapid delivery, favoring even service in disaster situations. This study aims to study housing […]
Electronic waste as coating for construction industry
ABSTRACT: Electronic waste is a growing problem, as the production increases, also the waste grows. The e-waste is composed of hazardous materials and metals, as copper, iron, gold, aluminum, lead and others. A component that is massively present on electronic waste is the Printed Circuit Board (PCB), which is fundamental for any electronic device. Despite the danger that electronic […]