Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1), С. 195 - 195
Опубликована: Дек. 25, 2023
This
research
investigates
the
compatibility
of
conventional
air
conditioning
with
principles
green
building,
highlighting
need
for
systems
that
enhance
indoor
comfort
while
aligning
environmental
sustainability.
Though
proficient
in
regulating
temperatures,
cooling
encounter
several
issues
when
incorporated
into
buildings.
These
include
energy
waste,
high
running
costs,
and
misalignment
eco-friendly
practices,
which
may
also
lead
to
detrimental
effects
potentially
reduce
occupant
comfort,
particularly
retrofit
situations.
Given
emphasis
on
sustainability
conservation
buildings,
there
is
a
pressing
demand
heating,
ventilation,
(HVAC)
solutions
support
these
goals.
study
emphasises
critical
reconsider
traditional
HVAC
strategies
face
building
advances.
It
advocates
adoption
innovative
technologies
designed
eco-efficiency
enhanced
comfort.
should
integrate
seamlessly
sustainable
construction,
use
greener
refrigerants,
uphold
integrity,
driving
progress
towards
occupant-friendly
built
environment.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(1), С. 169 - 184
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2024
The
industrial
sector
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
global
economic
development,
but
its
energy
consumption
often
leads
to
environmental
challenges.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
of
technologies
and
policy
measures
aimed
at
enhancing
efficiency
sectors.
Focusing
on
the
imperative
sustainable
practices,
analysis
encompasses
wide
array
industries,
considering
diverse
technological
solutions
frameworks.
Technological
advancements
have
enabled
innovative
approaches
efficiency,
ranging
from
process
optimization
waste
heat
recovery
implementation
smart
manufacturing
Industry
4.0
technologies.
explores
effectiveness
these
strategies
reducing
while
maintaining
or
even
improving
productivity.
It
delves
into
integration
artificial
intelligence,
machine
learning,
automation
enhance
management
systems,
ensuring
holistic
approach
improvements.
In
parallel,
scrutinizes
promoting
across
industries.
evaluates
efficacy
government
incentives,
regulatory
frameworks,
international
collaborations
driving
adoption
practices.
considers
case
studies
different
regions,
highlighting
successful
policies
that
led
significant
savings
emissions
reduction
sector.
Furthermore,
discusses
challenges
barriers
hindering
widespread
energy-efficient
emphasizes
need
for
supportive
environment,
financial
collaborative
efforts
between
governments,
research
institutions
overcome
nuanced
understanding
current
landscape
By
synthesizing
measures,
it
offers
insights
multifaceted
required
achieve
practices
domain.
findings
presented
this
contribute
ongoing
discourse
mitigating
impact
activities
fostering
growth
Keywords:
Energy,
Policy
Sustainable
Environmental
Impact,
Industrial
Activities,
Review.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(3), С. 873 - 887
Опубликована: Март 24, 2024
As
environmental
concerns
continue
to
escalate,
the
integration
of
sustainability
principles
into
project
management
practices
has
emerged
as
a
crucial
endeavor
across
various
industries.
In
realm
Heating,
Ventilation,
and
Air
Conditioning
(HVAC)
systems,
where
energy
consumption
impact
are
significant,
incorporation
sustainable
presents
both
challenges
opportunities.
This
review
provides
an
overview
opportunities
associated
with
integrating
HVAC
management.
Challenges
in
stem
from
factors,
including
technological
limitations,
cost
considerations,
organizational
barriers.
Technologically,
adoption
solutions
often
requires
investments
advanced
equipment
which
may
not
always
be
readily
available
or
affordable
for
all
projects.
Additionally,
upfront
costs
implementing
can
perceived
prohibitive,
especially
industries
budget
constraints
prevalent.
Moreover,
inertia
resistance
change
pose
significant
challenges,
stakeholders
hesitant
deviate
traditional
methodologies.
Despite
these
there
exist
ample
Advancements
technology,
such
development
energy-efficient
systems
renewable
integration,
provide
reduce
while
enhancing
operational
efficiency.
Furthermore,
growing
emphasis
on
green
building
certifications,
LEED
(Leadership
Energy
Environmental
Design),
incentivizes
by
offering
recognition
financial
benefits
projects
that
meet
stringent
criteria.
increasing
awareness
issues
regulatory
requirements
underscores
importance
By
aligning
standards
industry
best
practices,
organizations
mitigate
risks
non-compliance
their
reputation
environmentally
responsible
entities.
While
persist,
impact,
enhance
efficiency,
foster
culture
innovation.
addressing
proactively
leveraging
opportunities,
position
themselves
leaders
management.
Keywords:
HVAC,
Project
Management,
Challenges,
Sustainability,
Review.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(3), С. 1097 - 1111
Опубликована: Март 28, 2024
Energy-efficient
lighting
technologies
have
undergone
significant
advancements
in
recent
years,
driving
a
transformation
the
industry.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
various
energy-efficient
and
trends,
aiming
to
provide
insights
into
their
applications,
benefits,
future
prospects.
The
begins
with
an
overview
of
technologies,
including
light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs),
compact
fluorescent
lamps
(CFLs),
advanced
controls.
It
examines
key
characteristics
advantages
each
technology,
highlighting
energy-saving
potential
environmental
benefits.
Next,
discusses
trends
shaping
market,
such
as
transition
solid-state
lighting,
emergence
smart
systems,
growing
emphasis
on
human-centric
design.
how
these
are
innovation
transforming
way
is
used
managed
settings.
also
benefits
reduced
energy
consumption,
lower
maintenance
costs,
enhanced
quality.
contribute
conservation,
sustainability,
improved
experiences
for
users.
Furthermore,
challenges
barriers
widespread
adoption
high
upfront
technical
complexity,
need
regulatory
support.
strategies
overcome
accelerate
solutions.
Finally,
provides
outlook
emerging
innovative
areas
further
research
development.
emphasizes
importance
continued
collaboration
evolution
towards
more
sustainable
efficient
future.
In
summary,
this
offers
detailed
analysis
providing
valuable
researchers,
policymakers,
industry
stakeholders
seeking
understand
leverage
future.
Keywords:
Energy-Efficient,
Lighting,
Technologies,
Trend,
Review.
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22, С. 102288 - 102288
Опубликована: Май 21, 2024
An
optimal
sizing
of
an
off-grid
microgrid
system
composed
photovoltaic
(PV)/building
integrated
(BIPV)/battery
energy
storage
installation
is
undergone
for
Net
Zero
Energy
Residential
Building
blocks
across
six
different
climates
Morocco
in
order
to
reach
the
objective
providing
all
load
requirements
at
minimum.
The
Particle
Swarm
Optimization
algorithm
used
find
system,
by
considering
hourly
spatiotemporal
variations
both
solar
availability
and
demand
variation,
with
lowest
Total
Annualized
Cost
as
function
capacities
BIPV
battery
decision
variables.
methodology
adopted
focuses
on
main
fulfillment
through
direct
PV
power
supply,
backed
technology,
continually
guarantee
self-sufficiency.
A
key
metric,
cover
factor,
introduced
quantify
ratio
which
satisfied
systems.
findings
show
that
can
help
improve
factor
0.68-2.58%.
Moreover,
integrating
Battery
leads
a
reduction
Levelized
approximately
8.7-20.72
%,
opposed
utilizing
only
battery.
Depending
local
climate,
levelized
cost
ranges
from
0.366
$/kWh
Ouarzazate
city
up
0.664
$/kWh.in
Ifrane
city.
Lastly,
this
holistic
approach
aims
transform
building
its
traditional
role
consumer
carbon-free
electricity
generator.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(3), С. 1008 - 1019
Опубликована: Март 24, 2024
This
comprehensive
exploration
delves
into
Hybrid
Power
Systems
(HPS),
investigating
their
components,
technologies,
economic
considerations,
environmental
impacts,
and
technological
challenges.
Integrating
renewable
traditional
sources
in
HPS
emerges
as
a
transformative
solution
for
sustainable
energy.
Economic
analyses
reveal
initial
costs
offset
by
long-term
benefits.
At
the
same
time,
impacts
demonstrate
substantial
reduction
greenhouse
gas
emissions
resource
preservation.
Technological
challenges,
including
intermittency
system
optimization,
are
addressed
through
advanced
storage,
smart
grids,
microgrid
technologies.
The
abstract
concludes
with
recommendations
emphasizing
research,
education,
policy
support,
international
collaboration,
public
awareness,
ongoing
innovation.
As
stands
at
forefront
of
energy
solutions,
this
study
navigates
complex
terrain,
offering
insights
guidance
future
where
plays
pivotal
role
resilient,
efficient,
environmentally
conscious
global
landscape.
Keywords:
Systems,
Renewable
Energy,
Sustainability,
Challenges.
Land,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(3), С. 566 - 566
Опубликована: Март 8, 2025
Urban
energy
efficiency
and
sustainability
are
critical
challenges,
as
cities
worldwide
attempt
to
balance
economic
growth,
environmental
sustainability,
consumption.
This
systematic
review
examines
the
dynamics
of
urban
management,
focusing
on
how
local
authorities
navigate
transitions
through
measures,
renewable
adoption,
policy
interventions.
Specifically,
it
seeks
answer
following
research
question:
do
implement
energy-efficient
practices
adopt
technologies
reduce
emissions,
optimize
cost-effectiveness,
influence
policy-making?
The
goal
this
study
is
assess
effectiveness
these
approaches
in
different
contexts.
By
reviewing
47
articles,
identifies
unique
characteristics
management
highlights
need
for
tailored,
context-specific
solutions,
such
integrating
decentralized
systems,
optimizing
building
performance,
developing
incentives
that
consider
socio-economic
conditions.
findings
reveal
varying
degrees
success
among
cities,
with
particular
challenges
lower-income
municipalities,
where
financial
institutional
barriers
hinder
implementation
sustainable
projects.
concludes
localized
long-term
strategies
essential
achieving
transitions,
offering
a
comprehensive
perspective
complexities
systems
their
evolving
landscape.
Future
should
focus
assessing
impact
municipal
policies,
exploring
innovative
financing
mechanisms
integration,
examining
role
digital
management.
