Correlation analysis of occupancy and air-conditioning
Dec 1, 2024 · This study explores occupancy and air-conditioning behaviors through descriptive, statistical, cluster, and correlation analyses of 1189 samples from six office building types in
This study describes an innovative occupancy and chilled-water storage-based operation sequence implemented in a solar-assisted air-conditioning system. The core purpose of this solar-assisted air-con...
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Dec 1, 2024 · This study explores occupancy and air-conditioning behaviors through descriptive, statistical, cluster, and correlation analyses of 1189 samples from six office building types in
Oct 1, 2021 · One of the most attractive alternative solutions is the incorporation of solar energy into air conditioning and refrigeration unit, which is known as a ''solar-driven air conditioning''
Aug 18, 2025 · Reported results indicated that the annual cooling load and maximum instantaneous cooling load are 463 Wh/m2and 173 W/m2. Also, the results revealed that solar
Nov 15, 2024 · The surge in air conditioning electricity consumption exacerbates grid peak load. To counteract grid peaking pressures and accommodate a high penetration rate of renewable
Apr 1, 2021 · The existing vapour-compression air conditioning system operating alone consumes more energy compared to that when supplemented with the solar-driven absorption chiller with
Aug 1, 2025 · The main innovation of this article is that it provides a relatively comprehensive and systematic review of the application of intelligent technology in the field of dynamic multi
Jun 1, 2023 · 4) The validated simulation model was used for developing different test cases based on climatic and passenger occupancy data. The climatic data was based on the annual
May 27, 2025 · Numerical simulations were conducted to evaluate various configurations of solar collector areas, thermal storage tank volumes, and collector mass flow rate, aiming to identify
Jun 19, 2018 · Also, several case studies of occupancy sensor installations show savings of 25 to 75% in variety of spaces (EPRI 1994). Finally, a detailed study of occupancy sensors used in a
Aug 1, 2023 · In this study, the effect of air conditioners (ACs) on reducing energy consumption in the case of supporting AC systems used in residential air conditioning with solar energy from
Abstract. Vapour compression systems are widely used in large scale of cooling application in industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. This conventional system did contribute to
Mar 15, 2023 · The sol-air temperature represents the equivalent outdoor design air temperature that combines convection to the outdoor air, radiation to the ground and sky, and solar
May 27, 2025 · Performance Analysis of Solar-Integrated Vapour Compression Air Conditioning System for Multi-Story Residential Buildings in Hot Climates: Energy, Exergy, Economic, and
May 27, 2025 · In Iraq, air conditioning accounts for 60% of residential electricity use during peak summer months, contributing 30% of the country''s annual CO 2 emissions , underscoring
Feb 7, 2025 · Solar Air Conditioner is a cooling system which uses solar energy as the primary source to operate. It is designed to reduce the dependency on traditional electricity grids and
Dec 1, 2013 · This study describes an innovative occupancy and chilled-water storage-based operation sequence implemented in a solar-assisted air-conditioning system. The core
Jan 15, 2025 · Buildings account for approximately one-third of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Accurate occupancy data is critical for enabl
Jan 27, 2022 · Third, air conditioning energy under different scenarios, including low occupancy rate and high occupancy rate, and PCS combinations were simulated to determine the energy-
Nov 15, 2024 · To counteract grid peaking pressures and accommodate a high penetration rate of renewable energy, a photovoltaic direct-driven air-conditioning system (PVACS) integrated
Feb 1, 2005 · Abstract This paper presents the application of a Model Predictive Controller to the temperature control in a solar air conditioning plant. The controller uses a Smith Predictor and
Jul 1, 2024 · The air conditioning demand of the world is largely fulfilled by vapor compression systems; however, these systems are also responsible for depleting ozone layer due to the
Nov 15, 2019 · This problem is more pronounced with the split-type air-conditioner that is popular in South China. This study identified three representative patterns related to occupancy and
Oct 1, 2021 · From the simulation we found that the solar fraction of the SADCS system is as high as 63 %, with the temperature and the relative humidity of an office space can reach an
Jul 1, 2023 · This paper proposes and analyzes a novel solar-assisted air conditioning system integrating a parabolic trough concentrator coupled to a vapor compres
Jan 1, 2015 · The paper addresses the modeling and optimal control problem of a new hybrid solar-assisted air conditioning system developed for performance enhancement and energy
Results highlight wide discrepancies in the implementation approach of OCC case studies and identify common challenges facing OCC in actual buildings. We propose future directions for
Jan 17, 2025 · In recent years, the surge in air-conditioning ownership and usage has led to significant heat rejection, impacting the surrounding atmosphere.
How much energy does a solar air-conditioning office building consume? Moreover, another study analyzed the energy performance of a solar air-conditioning office building that maximum
Aug 18, 2025 · The proposed system consists of three sub-systems: a commercial building, absorption air conditioning system and solar field, as shown in Fig. 1. The specific objectives of
Jun 15, 2025 · However, inefficient air conditioner usage, especially when rooms are unoccupied, leads to excessive energy consumption and high electricity costs. To address this issue, this
Oct 25, 2013 · Initially it was made of 12 identical floors (see figure 2), 15000 m2 with average 1000 persons occupancy. Previous work (Thomas et al., 2008) has showed that a three floor
May 15, 2025 · College dormitories, characterized by high occupancy and energy density, have huge potential for energy savings. However, most existing energy efficiency studies of college
Feb 5, 2019 · These systems are gaining attention due to the concurrence of available solar radiation and cooling demand . During the solar-assisted air-conditioning system''s design
Mar 15, 2025 · The research reveals air conditioning usage often exceeds actual occupancy time between 13:00 and 14:00, while during non-occupancy periods, air conditioning continues to
Jan 1, 2004 · To increase the rate of heat transfer in solar air heater fins, obstacles, ribs and roughness materials on the absorber plate could extend the surface of solar air heaters area .
Aug 25, 2017 · This study concerns a common solar air-conditioning system. A solar collector field provides hot water to a storage tank. Hot water then can be used for heating the building or
Dec 1, 2007 · The implementation of a variable structure fuzzy logic controller for a solar powered air conditioning system and its advantages are investigated in this paper. Two DC motors are
The results from their experiment showed that, when driven by the solar panels at average and maximum solar radiation of 570 and 880 W/m 2 respectively, the specific cooling power of the system (SCP) was as high as 208.2 W/kg.
This paper has discussed different types of solar-driven air-conditioning systems that can serve as an alternative to reduce the energy consumption of conventional electrical driven air-conditioning systems. There are commercially available systems and systems that are limited to lab scale.
There are two different types of processes namely electric process and thermal process . The electric process will power the vapour compression cycle air-conditioning system. However, due to the large area required for the solar panel to generate electricity, it is not suitable for air-conditioning systems.
From our simulation in TRNSYS, we found that the solar fraction of the SADCS system is as high as 63 %, with the average temperature and the relative humidity of an office space can reach down to an average of 20 °C and 60 % respectively, within the range of the thermal comfort level for the occupants.
One of the most attractive alternative solutions is the incorporation of solar energy into air conditioning and refrigeration unit, which is known as a 'solar-driven air conditioning' system, such system can promote green cooling technologies and many researchers have worked on in recent years .
Solar adsorption air conditioning system (SADCS) is an excellent alternative to the conventional vapour compression system (VCS).