Experimental study on thermal environment and pollutant distribution during the cooling stage in a graphitization plant with an ultra-large surface pollution source
October 2026
·The indoor environment in the plant during graphitization cooling was tested.·The cooling process is divided into 3 stages based on pollutant emission intensity.·Radiation heat dissipation during cooling...
Development and validation of a thermal comfort model for sleeping environments
October 2026
•New validated model for sleep comfort for young and older adults.•Older adults need warmer temperatures for sleep compared to young adults.•Sleep comfort-temperature profile is nonlinear with lower...
District heating system assisted by thermochemical sorption heat storage
October 2026
•It provides a comprehensive system for achieving low-carbon district heating.•CRTB and HP integration reduces heating station output by 43.7 % seasonally.•Reduction of 623.4 tons of coal and 1697.9...
A computational analysis for maximizing efficiency in triplex tube latent thermal energy storage
October 2026
•Numerical analysis of triplex-tube latent thermal energy storage (LTES) is conducted.•Charge-only, discharge-only and simultaneous charge/discharge processes are studied.•Horizontal LTES with outer...
Advancing indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in Indonesian hospital wards: An integrated importance performance analysis (IPA) and objective approach
October 2026
•Many IEQ factors exceeded standards, confirming need for facility upgrades.•Key IEQ aspects for improvement were identified using IPA and measurements.•Alternative IPA revealed more IEQ aspects, showing...
Optimizing urban block forms to improve street canyon microclimates and pedestrian comfort
October 2026
•Introducing a different and meticulous method in choosing optimal urban forms.•Knowing influential scopes of morphological components in changing comfort factors.•Classification of street canyons based...
Energy-exergy-carbon flow coupling analysis and optimal scheduling of a solar-air source heat pump heating system on campus
October 2026
•Exergy was considered to reflect energy quality differences in carbon emission analysis.•Energy-exergy-carbon flow coupling analysis was conducted to reveal dynamic carbon emission traits.•An optimized...
Temperature and humidity decoupling control based on diagonal matrix and information entropy for spinning air-conditioning
October 2026
•Mathematical models of the spinning air-conditioning system incorporating spray chamber.•Decoupling control of the temperature and humidity based on information entropy.•Implementation of the dedicated...
Underground Plant Factory in a Mine Tunnel – Part 2: Passive Ventilation Integration and Economic Feasibility
October 2026
•An underground plant factory (UGPF) enables economical year-round plant production.•UGPF energy use remains high despite accounting for cooling through rock (Part 1).•Passive ventilation and heat recovery...
A multi-method approach to evaluating indoor environmental quality and energy performance in residential college buildings in a humid subtropical region
October 2026
•Formaldehyde levels exceeded acceptable health thresholds.•Energy Utility Quality (EUQ) metric introduced to evaluate energy efficiency.•Varying building energy performance, with LEED building ranking...
Design parameters on the thermal environment in shopping malls located in solar-rich regions
October 2026
•Field test and simulation of shopping malls in solar energy enriched areas.•Comparison of indoor thermal environment with and without atrium shopping malls.•Constructed a predictive model for annual...
Optimizing daylighting performance and energy efficiency through the integration of parametric split louvers in office buildings
October 2026
•Split louvers improve daylighting performance and reduce lighting energy use.•Optimal positioning ensures well-distributed daylight with parametric control.•Parametric split louvers outperform conventional...
Submicron-sized airborne pathogen trajectory simulations for infection control in a large hospital ward
October 2026
•Airborne pathogens ≤1 µm cannot be neglected for long-range transmission.•Submicron-sized pathogens suspended over 5 minutes under normal ventilation.•Sneezing in 24 bed positions demonstrated spatial...
High-performance windows improve thermal survivability of occupants during cold snaps
October 2026
•Assessment of thermal resilience in residential buildings is essential in cold climates.•High-performance windows can extend thermal survivability time by up to 3.8 days.•High-performance windows can...
Flow and evolution characteristics of the thermal plumes above an inclined area heat source
October 2026
•Flow characteristics of thermal plumes above inclined heat sources were obtained.•Large eddy simulations were used to analyze velocity and temperature.•A formula of plume flow rate above inclined heat...
Solar-powered tri-generation system integrating organic rankine cycle and absorption chiller for passenger trains energy supply
October 2026
•A solar-powered multi-energy system is proposed for passenger train operations.•An integrated PVT-ORC system is proposed for electrification, heating, and cooling.•An exergoeconomic investigation of...
Optimising urban energy dynamics: A multifactorial approach to building energy use and solar photovoltaic power generation in urban blocks
October 2026
•Proposed a framework to assess monthly building energy use and PV power generation.•Analysed the synergistic effect of multiple factors on BEU and PV power generation.•Revealed the BEU and PV power...
Fundamental design parameters causing ventilation inequality in dormitory complexes: A numerical and field study
August 2026
•This study analyzes how building height and layout affect ventilation equity.•CFD simulations and field wind measurements assess indoor-outdoor ventilation.•Bayesian-optimized XGBoost and SHAP identify...
Adverse reactions of workers to the use of personal protective equipment in pharmaceutical factories: A cross-sectional survey
August 2026
•Six categories of adverse reactions in pharmaceutical factories were analyzed.•The association between PPE use and adverse reactions was determined.•There was a prevalence of respiratory symptoms (84...
A novel air-cooled based desuperheating approach for maximizing sustainable energy generation potential from ultra-low grade waste heat – energy, exergy and environmental (3E) evaluation
August 2026
•An air-cooled desuperheating system is proposed for waste heat recovery below 85 °C.•System performance is analyzed using energy, exergy, and environmental (3E) metrics.•R410a-R141b is identified as...
Numerical analysis of counter-flow converging channels for uniform temperature distribution in PV panels to enhance energy conversion efficiency
August 2026
•Counterflow converging channels enhance PV cooling efficiency.•Most converging channel cut temperature by 23.73 K at 1050 W/m².•Standard deviation fell from 1.7944 K to 1.1131 K in optimized design.•Higher...
Balancing accuracy and efficiency in multi-step building-level electric load forecasting: Deep learning vs. classical time-series models
August 2026
•Compares conventional vs. deep learning algorithms for multi-step load forecasts•Optimizes hyperparameters via BOA, enhancing performance without trial-and-error•BOA-LSTM model achieved top accuracy...
Operating performance of middle-deep coaxial borehole heat exchangers based on TRNSYS simulation
August 2026
•A middle-deep CBHE system with different operating modes is presented.•Introduced the module structure of TRNSYS simulation and built the model.•The accuracy of short-term simulation is verified by...
Solar regeneration in desiccant dehumidifier under variable flow & rotational conditions
August 2026
•Regeneration air for dehumidifier is heated using a parabolic solar collector.•Regeneration rises from 8 to 24 rpm of wheel rpm, & beyond this performance declines.•CO₂, TVOCs, and HCHO rise with regeneration...
Energy balance of mechanically ventilated photovoltaic double skin façade: A case study in summer
August 2026
•The mechanically ventilated photovoltaic double skin façade is studied in summer.•The forced airflow brings a better cooling effect, decreasing heat gain by 18.77 %.•The adoption of fans accompanies...