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A Generic Benchmark For A Mini-Split Heat Pump System, Yuchen Wang
A Generic Benchmark For A Mini-Split Heat Pump System, Yuchen Wang
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Dissertations, Thesis, and Student Research
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) accounts for half of the building energy consumption in the U.S where Mini-Split Heat Pumps (MSHPs) are an emerging type of HVAC system. Their utilization has greatly increased by 34% from 2009 to 2013 and high potential EER is recognized for MSHPs. However, there is limited research involving MSHPs systems, and there is no generic benchmark for system testing and modeling. The available simulation tools such as VapCyc, GreatLab, and CYCLE_D are either too complicated, difficult to access, or not freely available. Therefore, an accurate and public share generic benchmark is essential and will …
An Investigation Of Dx Cooling Coil Inherent Characteristics, Krittima Santiwattana
An Investigation Of Dx Cooling Coil Inherent Characteristics, Krittima Santiwattana
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Dissertations, Thesis, and Student Research
DX cooling coil (DCC) systems have dominated light commercial and household applications in the U.S for several decades. Approximately 14.5% of energy use is consumed by space cooling in commercial buildings, whereas 87% of households are installed with air-conditioners. Improper installation, poor design, and lack of optimized control/operations incur faults in HVAC systems causing 25% to 50% energy waste in a building. These consequences are subject to inefficient equipment modelling of which is developed from: (1) insufficient understanding in equipment characteristics, (2) uncertainties in testing environment and data, and (3) access and cost limitations. Therefore, in this thesis DCC inherent …
How Acoustics In California High Performance Schools Relate To Student Achievement, Devin K. Wong
How Acoustics In California High Performance Schools Relate To Student Achievement, Devin K. Wong
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Dissertations, Thesis, and Student Research
This research project seeks to determine if students attending K-12 schools meeting a minimum standard of high performance classroom conditions in the state of California do evidence higher scholastic achievement, based on publically available results on state-wide standardized tests. In three phases, a subset of 200+ schools applying for grants dedicated to building high performance schools over the past decade was correlated with an existing database of achievement scores for all public schools in California. The criteria utilized to specify high performance classrooms was provided by the California High Performance Initiative (HPI) Grant program. Academic achievement was evaluated on a …
Design And Optimization Of Membrane-Type Acoustic Metamaterials, Matthew G. Blevins
Design And Optimization Of Membrane-Type Acoustic Metamaterials, Matthew G. Blevins
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Dissertations, Thesis, and Student Research
One of the most common problems in noise control is the attenuation of low frequency noise. Typical solutions require barriers with high density and/or thickness. Membrane-type acoustic metamaterials are a novel type of engineered material capable of high low-frequency transmission loss despite their small thickness and light weight. These materials are ideally suited to applications with strict size and weight limitations such as aircraft, automobiles, and buildings. The transmission loss profile can be manipulated by changing the micro-level substructure, stacking multiple unit cells, or by creating multi-celled arrays. To date, analysis has focused primarily on experimental studies in plane-wave tubes …
The Effects Of Tones In Noise On Human Annoyance And Performance, Joonhee Lee
The Effects Of Tones In Noise On Human Annoyance And Performance, Joonhee Lee
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Dissertations, Thesis, and Student Research
Building mechanical equipment often generates prominent tones because most systems include rotating parts like fans and pumps. These tonal noises can cause unpleasant user experiences in spaces and, in turn, lead to increased complaints by building occupants. Currently, architectural engineers can apply the noise criteria guidelines in standards or publications to achieve acceptable noise conditions for assorted types of spaces. However, these criteria do not apply well if the noise contains perceptible tones. The annoyance thresholds experienced by the general population with regards to the degree of tones in noise is a significant piece of knowledge that has not been …
Quantification Of Time Varying Directivity Of Musical Instruments, Madeline A. Davidson
Quantification Of Time Varying Directivity Of Musical Instruments, Madeline A. Davidson
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Dissertations, Thesis, and Student Research
Static directivity patterns of musical instruments have been mapped somewhat extensively, but little research has been done in analyzing the directivity patterns of musical instruments over time as they play. Directivity patterns can be affected by variables such as instrument, frequency, dynamics, and style. This thesis proposes a set of quantification methods of time varying directivity, all derived from the maximum Directivity Index analyzed at consecutive short-duration time windows comprising the musical excerpt. The instrumental recordings used in this paper are taken in an anechoic chamber using either a 5, 13, or 32 multichannel setup. From the values of maximum …