Topics: Building management systems , Photovoltaics , Renewable energy sources , Solar energy , Structures , Energy consumption , Design , Energy conservation

Technical Papers

Advances in Solar Buildings

Andy Walker, David Renne´, Susan Bilo, Chuck Kutscher, Jay Burch, Doug Balcomb, Ron Judkoff, Cecile Warner, Richard J. King, Patrina Eiffert

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 236–244. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1592537

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Topics: Solar buildings , Solar energy , Design , Ventilation

Measured Impact of a Rooftop Photovoltaic System

A. Hunter Fanney, Eric R. Weise, Kenneth R. Henderson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 245–250. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1591799

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View articletitled, Measured Impact of a Rooftop Photovoltaic System

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Topics: Photovoltaic power systems , Sensors , Solar radiation , Radiation (Physics) , National Institute of Standards and Technology , Meteorology , Roofs , Solar cell arrays

Calibration Procedure for Energy Performance Simulation of a Commercial Building

Jongho Yoon, E. J. Lee, D. E. Claridge

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 251–257. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1564076

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View articletitled, Calibration Procedure for Energy Performance Simulation of a Commercial Building

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Topics: Calibration , Simulation , Stress , Commercial construction

Characteristic Physical Parameter Approach to Modeling Chillers Suitable for Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Evaluation

Yongzhong Jia, T. Agami Reddy

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 258–265. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1567317

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View articletitled, Characteristic Physical Parameter Approach to Modeling Chillers Suitable for Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Evaluation

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Topics: Compressors , Condensers (steam plant) , Flaw detection , Heat exchangers , Modeling , Refrigeration cycles , Sensors , Noise (Sound) , Electric motors , Refrigerants

Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics for Vapor Compression Cooling Equipment

James E. Braun

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 266–274. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1591001

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View articletitled, Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics for Vapor Compression Cooling Equipment

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Topics: Compression , Compressors , Cooling systems , Flaw detection , Sensors , Steady state , Vapors , Temperature , Cooling , Refrigerants

Continuous Commissioning^SM of Building Energy Systems

Mingsheng Liu, David E. Claridge, W. D. Turner

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 275–281. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1592538

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View articletitled, Continuous Commissioning<sup>SM</sup> of Building Energy Systems

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Topics: Air flow , Cooling , Ducts , Energy consumption , Heating and cooling , Temperature , Structures , Energy / power systems , Design

Automated Proactive Techniques for Commissioning Air-Handling Units

Srinivas Katipamula, Michael R. Brambley, Larry Luskay

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 282–291. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1591800

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View articletitled, Automated Proactive Techniques for Commissioning Air-Handling Units

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Topics: Dampers , Temperature sensors , Flaw detection , Temperature , Sensors , Maintenance

Load Control Using Building Thermal Mass

James E. Braun

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 292–301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1592184

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Topics: Cooling , Stress , Temperature , Structures , Optimal control , Simulation

An Overview of Optimal Control for Central Cooling Plants with Ice Thermal Energy Storage

Gregor P. Henze

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 302–309. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1591801

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View articletitled, An Overview of Optimal Control for Central Cooling Plants with Ice Thermal Energy Storage

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Topics: Cooling , Ice , Optimal control , Storage , Stress , Thermal energy storage

Controls and Diagnostics for Air Distribution Systems

John M. House, Kwangduk Douglas Lee, Leslie K. Norford

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 310–317. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1592185

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View articletitled, Controls and Diagnostics for Air Distribution Systems

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Topics: Control equipment , Dampers , Ducts , Energy consumption , Heating , HVAC equipment , Oscillations , Signals , Stress , Temperature

Variable Speed Drive Volumetric Tracking for Airflow Control in Variable Air Volume Systems

Mingsheng Liu

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 318–323. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1559168

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View articletitled, Variable Speed Drive Volumetric Tracking for Airflow Control in Variable Air Volume Systems

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Topics: Air flow , Pressure , Variable speed drives , Dampers

Development and Validation of Online Parameter Estimation for HVAC Systems

Jin Wen, Theodore F. Smith

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 324–330. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1591802

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View articletitled, Development and Validation of Online Parameter Estimation for HVAC Systems

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Topics: HVAC equipment , Parameter estimation , Temperature , Stress

An Overview of Artificial Intelligence-Based Methods for Building Energy Systems

Moncef Krarti

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 331–342. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1592186

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View articletitled, An Overview of Artificial Intelligence-Based Methods for Building Energy Systems

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Genetic algorithms , Fuzzy logic , Energy / power systems , Heat transfer , Flaw detection , Artificial intelligence

Genetic Algorithms for Optimization of Building Envelopes and the Design and Control of HVAC Systems

L. G. Caldas, L. K. Norford

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 343–351. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1591803

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View articletitled, Genetic Algorithms for Optimization of Building Envelopes and the Design and Control of HVAC Systems

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Topics: Design , Gases , Genetic algorithms , HVAC equipment , Optimization , Simulation , Energy consumption

Recent Developments in the Control of Distributed Electrical Generation Systems

Peter S. Curtiss, Jan F. Kreider

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 352–358. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1592539

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View articletitled, Recent Developments in the Control of Distributed Electrical Generation Systems

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Fuel cells , Generators , Microturbines , Optimal control , Simulation , Stress , Electric power generation , Algorithms , Cooling

Decontamination of Ventilation Systems Using Photocatalytic Air Cleaning Technology

D. Yogi Goswami

J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2003, 125(3): 359–365. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1592540

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View articletitled, Decontamination of Ventilation Systems Using Photocatalytic Air Cleaning Technology

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Topics: Dust , Microorganisms , Oxidation , Ultraviolet radiation , Ventilation equipment , Particulate matter , Decontamination , Bacteria , Air pollution , Contamination