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Spring 2021: Evaluating the impact of personal comfort devices on indoor comfort and building energy consumption

Affiliations:
Project Leader: Ashrant Aryal
ashrantaryal@tamu.edu
Construction Science
Faculty Mentor:
Meeting Times:
TBA
Team Size:
4
Open Spots: 0
Special Opportunities:
The students will be co-authors on publications depending on the level of contribution. They will also be considered for becoming a full member of the research group dpeending on performance.
Team Needs:
programming skills in Python, Matlab or any other language is required. Experience with building energy simulation is preferred
Description:
Personalized Comfort Systems (PCS) such as fans, heaters, heating and cooling chairs, personal ventilation terminals, etc. have shown to improve occupant satisfaction by providing local control of the thermal environment. PCS devices extend the range of comfortable temperatures and enable the HVAC systems to be operated at a wider temperature range, which might lead to overall energy savings. However, the comfort and energy-saving potential of PCS devices have not been well understood. This project aims to simulate the comfort and energy consequences of using PCS devices to extend HVAC temperature setpoints in office buildings in different climates. The results are expected to improve our understanding of how occupant-centric control of the thermal environment using PCS devices might improve occupant satisfaction and reduce the energy consumption of office buildings in different climates.

 

Written by:
Elif Kilicarslan
Published on:
December 21, 2020

Categories: FullTags: Spring 2021

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