Search for dissertations about: "building energy modeling"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 76 swedish dissertations containing the words building energy modeling.
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21. Low-temperature Heating in Existing Swedish Residential Buildings : Toward Sustainable Retrofitting
Abstract : As an energy-efficient alternative in cold climate countries such as Sweden, low-temperature heating (LTH) technology has shown promising advantages and shortcuts to contribute to the efficiency of heat supply, as well as to the overall sustainability of building performance. The goal of this thesis is to contribute to the development of methodologies and modeling tools to support sustainable retrofitting in the Swedish housing stock. READ MORE
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22. Integrating Biomass in Existing Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants
Abstract : Using biomass for utility heat and electricity generation can supplement use of fossil fuels, whose emissions of carbon dioxide likely risk causing serious climate change and ocean acidification. Biomass as energy source is a limited resource and when used as fuel in thermal power plants this currently results in higher production costs than using fossil fuels such as natural gas and coal. READ MORE
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23. Technical solutions for low-temperature heat emission in buildings
Abstract : The European Union is planning to greatly decrease energy consumption during the coming decades. The ultimate goal is to create sustainable communities that are energy neutral. One way of achieving this challenging goal may be to use efficient hydronic (water-based) heating systems supported by heat pumps. READ MORE
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24. Climate Change and Residential Energy Use in Europe : Assessing Future Energy Demands and Renewable Generation Potentials
Abstract : In recent years, climate change and the corresponding expected extreme weather conditions have been widelyrecognized as potential problems. The construction industry is taking various actions to achieve sustainabledevelopment, implement energy conservation strategies, and provide climate change mitigation. READ MORE
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25. Life cycle primary energy use and carbon emission of residential buildings
Abstract : In this thesis, the primary energy use and carbon emissions of residential buildings are studied using a system analysis methodology with a life cycle perspective. The analysis includes production, operation, retrofitting and end-of-life phases and encompasses the entire natural resource chain. READ MORE