Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Improving the Fanger model's thermal comfort predictions for naturally ventilated spaces
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)The Fanger model is the official thermal comfort model in U.S. and international standards and is based on the heat balance of the human body with the environment. This investigation focuses on re-specifying the parameters ... -
Predictive pre-cooling control for low lift radiant cooling using building thermal mass
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)Low lift cooling systems (LLCS) hold the potential for significant energy savings relative to conventional cooling systems. An LLCS is a cooling system which leverages existing HVAC technologies to provide low energy cooling ... -
Heat pump simulation model and optimal variable-speed control for a wide range of cooling conditions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)The steady-state air-to-air heat pump model presented in this thesis was developed from the first principles. The main objective was to develop a heat pump model that can be used as a part of larger simulation models, and ...
