This document is a student assignment on green technology submitted to Dr. Kam. It consists of 2,165 words with 2,015 words without references. The assignment discusses green technology and ways to enhance its use, specifically looking at solar air conditioning systems and chilled water systems. Solar air conditioning can provide cooling with lower fossil fuel energy usage and no harmful emissions. Chilled water systems are increasingly used for large buildings like malls due to their cost savings and not requiring refrigerant lines throughout a building. The student provides components of each system and their advantages in enhancing green technology.
This document is a student assignment on ways air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It begins with an introduction that defines green technology and discusses its history and sectors. It then analyzes how air conditioning affects green technology and presents several ways air conditioning systems can be improved to be more environmentally friendly, including variable air volume systems, solar air conditioning, and chilled water systems. The document concludes with references.
The document discusses various ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It analyzes inverter air conditioning, variable air volume systems, alternative refrigerants like R-410A and propane, and chilled ceiling systems. It also describes an ice-powered air conditioning system called Ice Bears that uses stored ice at night to provide cooling during peak daytime periods, reducing energy usage and costs. Overall, the document analyzes how new technologies in air conditioning can help reduce environmental impacts like greenhouse gas emissions and ozone depletion while improving energy efficiency.
Assignment 1 - Enhancement Green Technology via Air ConditioningKai Yun Pang
This document is a student assignment on enhancing green technology through air conditioning. It discusses several air conditioning technologies that are more environmentally friendly than traditional AC, including solar air conditioning, absorption chiller air conditioning, ice storage air conditioning, and inverter air conditioning. The student concludes by recommending ice storage air conditioning as it is reusable, energy efficient, cost effective and does not rely on power generation. The document contains 2042 words, including an introduction, sections on different green AC technologies, a conclusion, and bibliography.
This document is a case study report on the Jaya Shopping Centre building in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. It provides details on the building's mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, vertical transportation, and electrical systems over 12 pages. The report includes sections on the wall fans, exhaust fans, air conditioning components like chillers and cooling towers, fire detection systems, sprinklers, and more. Diagrams and photos supplement the technical descriptions of the various building systems.
This document describes an experimental investigation of a solar water heater using phase change materials (PCMs). The study uses paraffin wax and n-tricosane as PCMs in the water heater's storage tank. Temperature sensors are used to monitor temperatures at various points in the system. Results show that the PCM is able to absorb and store solar energy during sunshine hours, then release it to heat water after sunset, improving the heater's efficiency during off-sunshine periods compared to a conventional system without PCM storage. The document provides background on PCMs, describes the experimental setup in detail, and presents results comparing the absorber plate temperatures of the PCM and non-PCM systems over
Energy is a quantitative property that describes a physical system and can take many forms. The total energy of a system is constant but can be transferred or transformed between parts of the system or between different forms of energy. Common forms of energy include kinetic, radiant, and various types of potential energy.
Hydroelectricity is a form of renewable energy generated using the gravitational force of falling or flowing water and is the most widely used renewable energy source, accounting for 16% of global electricity production. Hydropower is produced in many countries worldwide with large hydroelectric plants found in China, Brazil/Paraguay, and Venezuela.
Tidal power converts the energy of tides into electricity and has potential for future energy generation
The document summarizes four air conditioning systems that can enhance green technology:
1) Solar-enhanced systems that use solar thermal energy to drive double effect chillers for more efficient cooling.
2) Ice-powered air conditioners that store energy at night in ice to provide cooling during peak daytime hours using 95% less energy.
3) Systems using natural refrigerants like hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide that are more energy efficient and have lower global warming potential than fluorocarbons.
4) Inverter technology that varies compressor speed based on cooling needs, providing better temperature control while reducing power consumption up to 71% compared to non-inverter systems.
This document discusses potential solutions to reduce energy costs in a typical household. It identifies two main energy uses - heating and cooling appliances - as contributing to high energy costs. Applying TRIZ tools could help manage energy more effectively and lower monthly costs. Several inventive principles are proposed as solutions, such as segmenting appliance usage through timers or sensors, using multi-functional appliances, combining ceiling fans with air conditioning, placing mirrors to reflect light instead of extra sources, automating power activation, and using portable air coolers with rock salt to lower temperatures more efficiently. References on TRIZ and innovation questionnaires are also provided.
This document is a student assignment on ways air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It begins with an introduction that defines green technology and discusses its history and sectors. It then analyzes how air conditioning affects green technology and presents several ways air conditioning systems can be improved to be more environmentally friendly, including variable air volume systems, solar air conditioning, and chilled water systems. The document concludes with references.
The document discusses various ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It analyzes inverter air conditioning, variable air volume systems, alternative refrigerants like R-410A and propane, and chilled ceiling systems. It also describes an ice-powered air conditioning system called Ice Bears that uses stored ice at night to provide cooling during peak daytime periods, reducing energy usage and costs. Overall, the document analyzes how new technologies in air conditioning can help reduce environmental impacts like greenhouse gas emissions and ozone depletion while improving energy efficiency.
Assignment 1 - Enhancement Green Technology via Air ConditioningKai Yun Pang
This document is a student assignment on enhancing green technology through air conditioning. It discusses several air conditioning technologies that are more environmentally friendly than traditional AC, including solar air conditioning, absorption chiller air conditioning, ice storage air conditioning, and inverter air conditioning. The student concludes by recommending ice storage air conditioning as it is reusable, energy efficient, cost effective and does not rely on power generation. The document contains 2042 words, including an introduction, sections on different green AC technologies, a conclusion, and bibliography.
This document is a case study report on the Jaya Shopping Centre building in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. It provides details on the building's mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, vertical transportation, and electrical systems over 12 pages. The report includes sections on the wall fans, exhaust fans, air conditioning components like chillers and cooling towers, fire detection systems, sprinklers, and more. Diagrams and photos supplement the technical descriptions of the various building systems.
This document describes an experimental investigation of a solar water heater using phase change materials (PCMs). The study uses paraffin wax and n-tricosane as PCMs in the water heater's storage tank. Temperature sensors are used to monitor temperatures at various points in the system. Results show that the PCM is able to absorb and store solar energy during sunshine hours, then release it to heat water after sunset, improving the heater's efficiency during off-sunshine periods compared to a conventional system without PCM storage. The document provides background on PCMs, describes the experimental setup in detail, and presents results comparing the absorber plate temperatures of the PCM and non-PCM systems over
Energy is a quantitative property that describes a physical system and can take many forms. The total energy of a system is constant but can be transferred or transformed between parts of the system or between different forms of energy. Common forms of energy include kinetic, radiant, and various types of potential energy.
Hydroelectricity is a form of renewable energy generated using the gravitational force of falling or flowing water and is the most widely used renewable energy source, accounting for 16% of global electricity production. Hydropower is produced in many countries worldwide with large hydroelectric plants found in China, Brazil/Paraguay, and Venezuela.
Tidal power converts the energy of tides into electricity and has potential for future energy generation
The document summarizes four air conditioning systems that can enhance green technology:
1) Solar-enhanced systems that use solar thermal energy to drive double effect chillers for more efficient cooling.
2) Ice-powered air conditioners that store energy at night in ice to provide cooling during peak daytime hours using 95% less energy.
3) Systems using natural refrigerants like hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide that are more energy efficient and have lower global warming potential than fluorocarbons.
4) Inverter technology that varies compressor speed based on cooling needs, providing better temperature control while reducing power consumption up to 71% compared to non-inverter systems.
This document discusses potential solutions to reduce energy costs in a typical household. It identifies two main energy uses - heating and cooling appliances - as contributing to high energy costs. Applying TRIZ tools could help manage energy more effectively and lower monthly costs. Several inventive principles are proposed as solutions, such as segmenting appliance usage through timers or sensors, using multi-functional appliances, combining ceiling fans with air conditioning, placing mirrors to reflect light instead of extra sources, automating power activation, and using portable air coolers with rock salt to lower temperatures more efficiently. References on TRIZ and innovation questionnaires are also provided.
This document is a student assignment on ways air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It contains an introduction to green technology and the effects of air conditioning. It then discusses five ways air conditioning can be made more environmentally friendly:
1) Using propane as a refrigerant which is more efficient and does not harm the ozone layer.
2) Ice Bear technology which makes ice at night and uses it to provide cooling during the day, reducing energy use.
3) VAV systems which precisely control airflow to rooms, improving efficiency.
4) Inverter air conditioners which use variable compressor speeds to precisely control temperature and reduce energy consumption.
5) Hydronic radiant systems which
Cool people: Wearable and personal comfort products that will contribute to a...Jason Erwin
This paper was included as part of the International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Lighting and Domestic Appliances '2017. It provides an overview of wearable or portable products that can cool people directly through skin contact, or locally. It is intended to showcase types of products found on the market as of 2017. The author argues that more focus is needed on cooling people directly as a future energy efficiency strategy to mitigate demand for increasing air conditioning worldwide.
This study developed a low cost and affordable to small-scale farmers’ indirect air-cooling combined with evaporative cooling (IAC+EC) system for storage of fruit and vegetables under both arid and hot; and humid and hot climatic conditions. Field heat from freshly harvested produce should be immediately removed through cooling to the desired storage temperature. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of IAC+EC system in terms of the cooling time requirement of the fresh tomato fruit. A fresh tomato cooling experiment to remove field heat during the summer month of September in Pietermaritzburg was conducted for 36 hours where the IAC+EC system was compared to storage under ambient conditions. The results showed that 16 hours was required to reduce the flesh temperature of tomatoes to 16.5°C while the flesh temperature for tomatoes under ambient conditions followed the ambient temperature profile with time of storage. The IAC+EC system reduced and maintained the microenvironment air temperature inside the coolers to 16.5°C - 19°C. The ambient temperature varied between 21 and 32°C. The results in this study are evidence that IAC+ EC system can be a choice for farmers, for cooling the fresh by reducing the field temperature after harvest.
This document provides information on geothermal energy in Turkey. It discusses that Turkey has over 1000 hot springs with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 287°C. Geothermal resources in Turkey are used for electricity generation (243.35MWe installed currently), thermal tourism, agriculture, greenhouses, and other applications. While geothermal energy provides clean energy, development can impact the environment through issues like surface disturbances, thermal pollution, scaling and corrosion. The document examines the geological context, locations of major geothermal fields, fluid compositions and environmental concerns from geothermal development in Turkey.
This slide show. gives the total knowledge of green chemistry and its applications in various fields. It also describes the essentiality of green chemistry and its role in decreasing pollution
The document discusses alternative sources of green energy. It describes green energy as coming from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass and small hydroelectric sources. It then examines various forms of green energy in more detail, including biofuels produced from biomass, as well as other common sources like solar, wind and hydroelectric power. The document outlines new developments in areas like microbial fuel cells that use microorganisms to generate bioelectricity, and the potential of macro algae as a renewable source. It concludes by emphasizing the need to explore more alternative energy resources to address climate change.
This document provides an overview of bioenergy and biofuels. It discusses key topics like photosynthesis, biomass sources for biofuels, and the conversion processes to produce ethanol, biodiesel, and other drop-in fuels. The summary concludes that biofuels can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on petroleum for transportation fuel while supporting more sustainable energy sources.
Analytical Study of Natural Light and Ventilation in Admistrative Building of...ijtsrd
This document analyzes the use of natural light and ventilation in the administrative building of the Pimpri-Chinchwad New Town Development Authority (PCNTDA) in Pune, India. It discusses the building design which oriented the functional components to maximize natural light and enable cross ventilation for thermal comfort. This included having narrow north-facing blocks rising to 30 meters to allow daylight with unhindered views between them. Calculations showed the design provisions saved energy compared to conventional buildings that do not consider natural light and ventilation. The building received a five-star rating from the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment for its sustainable features.
Air conditioning can enhance green technology in several ways. Solar air conditioning uses solar thermal energy for cooling, reducing electricity usage and carbon emissions. Open loop cooling systems use solar hot water to power a desiccant cooling system, requiring minimal electricity. Ice storage air conditioning creates ice at night using excess energy, storing cooling capacity to use during the day and lowering energy costs. Inverter air conditioners use variable compressor speeds to precisely control temperatures, improving efficiency by 40-60% over conventional units. These methods allow air conditioning to provide comfort while reducing environmental impacts.
This document is a student assignment on ways to enhance air conditioning systems using green technology. It discusses several green technologies that can be applied to air conditioning including using propane, variable air volume systems, ice powered air conditioning systems, and chilled ceilings. It provides details on how each of these technologies works and their environmental benefits over traditional air conditioning methods. The document is 2084 words long and was submitted by a student named Lee Kailyn for a class assignment.
This document discusses ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It describes three key ways:
1) Using propane as a refrigerant instead of harmful gases, as propane has low environmental impact and is non-toxic.
2) Implementing hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems which reduce the need for mechanical air conditioning and are more efficient.
3) Employing ice-powered air conditioners which use ice made from off-peak electricity to provide cooling and reduce energy consumption.
Enhancement of green technology via air conditioningFarah Sham
This document is a student assignment on enhancing green technology via air conditioning. It contains an introduction to green technology and its goals of environmental conservation. It then discusses the negative effects of traditional air conditioning systems on the environment. The main body examines several green air conditioning technologies including solar air conditioning, ice storage air conditioning, inverter air conditioning, and radiant cooling systems. It provides details on how each system works and their environmental benefits over traditional air conditioning such as reduced energy usage and emissions.
The document discusses various ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It describes chilled water air conditioning systems, inverter air conditioning systems, variable air volume (VAV) systems, using propane as a natural refrigerant, and solar powered air conditioning systems. All of these methods aim to minimize environmental impacts and promote sustainability compared to traditional air conditioning approaches. The document also provides background on Malaysia's national green technology policy and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage renewable energy adoption.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
This document discusses various green technologies for air conditioning systems that can help reduce carbon footprint and energy usage compared to traditional systems. It describes absorption chillers, which use a heat source rather than electricity to power the cooling process. Inverter air conditioning systems are discussed, which can regulate temperature more efficiently. Ice storage and solar powered air conditioning systems are also summarized, which shift energy usage to off-peak times or generate power from renewable sources. The document advocates for raising public awareness of these alternative technologies to address issues like global warming and energy crises.
This document provides a 2025 word individual assignment on ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It discusses several methods: chilled water air conditioning, inverter air conditioning, variable air volume (VAV) systems, propane as a natural refrigerant, and solar-powered air conditioners. For each method, it provides details on how the system works and its environmental benefits over traditional air conditioning systems in terms of reducing pollution, emissions, and energy consumption. The document concludes that Malaysia has made progress through policies promoting renewable energy and efficiency to mitigate air conditioning's impacts on global warming.
The document provides an overview of various building service systems used in public buildings, including mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical transportation systems. It discusses the components, principles, and applications of these different systems. The document also analyzes these systems as applied to a proposed three-story elderly center located in Taman Kanangapuram, Malaysia.
The document provides an overview of various building service systems used in public buildings, including mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical transportation systems. It discusses the components, principles, and applications of these different systems. The document also analyzes these systems as applied to a proposed three-story elderly center located in Taman Kanangapuram, Malaysia.
The document provides an overview of various building service systems used in public buildings, including mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical transportation systems. It discusses the components, principles, and applications of these different systems. The document also analyzes these systems in the context of a proposed three-story elderly center located in Taman Kanangapuram, outlining the building details and intended use.
The document provides an overview of various building service systems used in public buildings, including mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical transportation systems. It discusses the components, principles, and applications of these different systems. The document also analyzes these systems in the context of a proposed three-story elderly center located in Taman Kanangapuram, outlining the building details and intended use.
This document discusses the components and design of a green building in India. It provides details of the electrical load calculation and sizing of the solar PV system to power the building. The building would use a 3KW solar PV system with a 2.5KVA inverter to meet its 4KW peak load. It also includes specifications for the solar water heater, solar air heater, and solar cooker to utilize solar energy for heating and cooking needs. The methodology section outlines the research approach, including literature reviews, data collection from construction projects, and identifying new green building techniques.
This document is a capstone project submitted by four students for their Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering. It outlines the development of a solar absorption domestic refrigeration system. Key components discussed include an absorber, pump, heat exchanger, generator, condenser, capillary tube, and evaporator. Experimental work was conducted to test the system and various calculations were performed to analyze heat transfer and efficiency. The project was completed under the guidance of a faculty member to fulfill degree requirements.
This document is a student assignment on ways air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It contains an introduction to green technology and the effects of air conditioning. It then discusses five ways air conditioning can be made more environmentally friendly:
1) Using propane as a refrigerant which is more efficient and does not harm the ozone layer.
2) Ice Bear technology which makes ice at night and uses it to provide cooling during the day, reducing energy use.
3) VAV systems which precisely control airflow to rooms, improving efficiency.
4) Inverter air conditioners which use variable compressor speeds to precisely control temperature and reduce energy consumption.
5) Hydronic radiant systems which
Cool people: Wearable and personal comfort products that will contribute to a...Jason Erwin
This paper was included as part of the International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Lighting and Domestic Appliances '2017. It provides an overview of wearable or portable products that can cool people directly through skin contact, or locally. It is intended to showcase types of products found on the market as of 2017. The author argues that more focus is needed on cooling people directly as a future energy efficiency strategy to mitigate demand for increasing air conditioning worldwide.
This study developed a low cost and affordable to small-scale farmers’ indirect air-cooling combined with evaporative cooling (IAC+EC) system for storage of fruit and vegetables under both arid and hot; and humid and hot climatic conditions. Field heat from freshly harvested produce should be immediately removed through cooling to the desired storage temperature. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of IAC+EC system in terms of the cooling time requirement of the fresh tomato fruit. A fresh tomato cooling experiment to remove field heat during the summer month of September in Pietermaritzburg was conducted for 36 hours where the IAC+EC system was compared to storage under ambient conditions. The results showed that 16 hours was required to reduce the flesh temperature of tomatoes to 16.5°C while the flesh temperature for tomatoes under ambient conditions followed the ambient temperature profile with time of storage. The IAC+EC system reduced and maintained the microenvironment air temperature inside the coolers to 16.5°C - 19°C. The ambient temperature varied between 21 and 32°C. The results in this study are evidence that IAC+ EC system can be a choice for farmers, for cooling the fresh by reducing the field temperature after harvest.
This document provides information on geothermal energy in Turkey. It discusses that Turkey has over 1000 hot springs with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 287°C. Geothermal resources in Turkey are used for electricity generation (243.35MWe installed currently), thermal tourism, agriculture, greenhouses, and other applications. While geothermal energy provides clean energy, development can impact the environment through issues like surface disturbances, thermal pollution, scaling and corrosion. The document examines the geological context, locations of major geothermal fields, fluid compositions and environmental concerns from geothermal development in Turkey.
This slide show. gives the total knowledge of green chemistry and its applications in various fields. It also describes the essentiality of green chemistry and its role in decreasing pollution
The document discusses alternative sources of green energy. It describes green energy as coming from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass and small hydroelectric sources. It then examines various forms of green energy in more detail, including biofuels produced from biomass, as well as other common sources like solar, wind and hydroelectric power. The document outlines new developments in areas like microbial fuel cells that use microorganisms to generate bioelectricity, and the potential of macro algae as a renewable source. It concludes by emphasizing the need to explore more alternative energy resources to address climate change.
This document provides an overview of bioenergy and biofuels. It discusses key topics like photosynthesis, biomass sources for biofuels, and the conversion processes to produce ethanol, biodiesel, and other drop-in fuels. The summary concludes that biofuels can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on petroleum for transportation fuel while supporting more sustainable energy sources.
Analytical Study of Natural Light and Ventilation in Admistrative Building of...ijtsrd
This document analyzes the use of natural light and ventilation in the administrative building of the Pimpri-Chinchwad New Town Development Authority (PCNTDA) in Pune, India. It discusses the building design which oriented the functional components to maximize natural light and enable cross ventilation for thermal comfort. This included having narrow north-facing blocks rising to 30 meters to allow daylight with unhindered views between them. Calculations showed the design provisions saved energy compared to conventional buildings that do not consider natural light and ventilation. The building received a five-star rating from the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment for its sustainable features.
Air conditioning can enhance green technology in several ways. Solar air conditioning uses solar thermal energy for cooling, reducing electricity usage and carbon emissions. Open loop cooling systems use solar hot water to power a desiccant cooling system, requiring minimal electricity. Ice storage air conditioning creates ice at night using excess energy, storing cooling capacity to use during the day and lowering energy costs. Inverter air conditioners use variable compressor speeds to precisely control temperatures, improving efficiency by 40-60% over conventional units. These methods allow air conditioning to provide comfort while reducing environmental impacts.
This document is a student assignment on ways to enhance air conditioning systems using green technology. It discusses several green technologies that can be applied to air conditioning including using propane, variable air volume systems, ice powered air conditioning systems, and chilled ceilings. It provides details on how each of these technologies works and their environmental benefits over traditional air conditioning methods. The document is 2084 words long and was submitted by a student named Lee Kailyn for a class assignment.
This document discusses ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It describes three key ways:
1) Using propane as a refrigerant instead of harmful gases, as propane has low environmental impact and is non-toxic.
2) Implementing hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems which reduce the need for mechanical air conditioning and are more efficient.
3) Employing ice-powered air conditioners which use ice made from off-peak electricity to provide cooling and reduce energy consumption.
Enhancement of green technology via air conditioningFarah Sham
This document is a student assignment on enhancing green technology via air conditioning. It contains an introduction to green technology and its goals of environmental conservation. It then discusses the negative effects of traditional air conditioning systems on the environment. The main body examines several green air conditioning technologies including solar air conditioning, ice storage air conditioning, inverter air conditioning, and radiant cooling systems. It provides details on how each system works and their environmental benefits over traditional air conditioning such as reduced energy usage and emissions.
The document discusses various ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It describes chilled water air conditioning systems, inverter air conditioning systems, variable air volume (VAV) systems, using propane as a natural refrigerant, and solar powered air conditioning systems. All of these methods aim to minimize environmental impacts and promote sustainability compared to traditional air conditioning approaches. The document also provides background on Malaysia's national green technology policy and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage renewable energy adoption.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
This document discusses various green technologies for air conditioning systems that can help reduce carbon footprint and energy usage compared to traditional systems. It describes absorption chillers, which use a heat source rather than electricity to power the cooling process. Inverter air conditioning systems are discussed, which can regulate temperature more efficiently. Ice storage and solar powered air conditioning systems are also summarized, which shift energy usage to off-peak times or generate power from renewable sources. The document advocates for raising public awareness of these alternative technologies to address issues like global warming and energy crises.
This document provides a 2025 word individual assignment on ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology. It discusses several methods: chilled water air conditioning, inverter air conditioning, variable air volume (VAV) systems, propane as a natural refrigerant, and solar-powered air conditioners. For each method, it provides details on how the system works and its environmental benefits over traditional air conditioning systems in terms of reducing pollution, emissions, and energy consumption. The document concludes that Malaysia has made progress through policies promoting renewable energy and efficiency to mitigate air conditioning's impacts on global warming.
The document provides an overview of various building service systems used in public buildings, including mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical transportation systems. It discusses the components, principles, and applications of these different systems. The document also analyzes these systems as applied to a proposed three-story elderly center located in Taman Kanangapuram, Malaysia.
The document provides an overview of various building service systems used in public buildings, including mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical transportation systems. It discusses the components, principles, and applications of these different systems. The document also analyzes these systems as applied to a proposed three-story elderly center located in Taman Kanangapuram, Malaysia.
The document provides an overview of various building service systems used in public buildings, including mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical transportation systems. It discusses the components, principles, and applications of these different systems. The document also analyzes these systems in the context of a proposed three-story elderly center located in Taman Kanangapuram, outlining the building details and intended use.
The document provides an overview of various building service systems used in public buildings, including mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical transportation systems. It discusses the components, principles, and applications of these different systems. The document also analyzes these systems in the context of a proposed three-story elderly center located in Taman Kanangapuram, outlining the building details and intended use.
This document discusses the components and design of a green building in India. It provides details of the electrical load calculation and sizing of the solar PV system to power the building. The building would use a 3KW solar PV system with a 2.5KVA inverter to meet its 4KW peak load. It also includes specifications for the solar water heater, solar air heater, and solar cooker to utilize solar energy for heating and cooking needs. The methodology section outlines the research approach, including literature reviews, data collection from construction projects, and identifying new green building techniques.
This document is a capstone project submitted by four students for their Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering. It outlines the development of a solar absorption domestic refrigeration system. Key components discussed include an absorber, pump, heat exchanger, generator, condenser, capillary tube, and evaporator. Experimental work was conducted to test the system and various calculations were performed to analyze heat transfer and efficiency. The project was completed under the guidance of a faculty member to fulfill degree requirements.
1) The document describes a case study of the GTower building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. GTower implemented various passive design strategies to achieve Green Mark Gold certification from the Singapore Building and Construction Authority.
2) Key passive design elements included building orientation to the northeast to minimize solar heat gain, vertical gardens on the facade, and double glazed glass with low-emissivity coatings. These strategies helped reduce energy consumption and maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.
3) The case study analyzed climate data, sun path analysis, and wind patterns to inform the passive design strategies employed in the building's design.
1) The G Tower case study document discusses the passive design strategies used in the G Tower building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These strategies include building orientation, double glazing glass, vertical greenery, and more to reduce energy usage and improve indoor environmental quality.
2) Key passive design elements are building orientation adjusted to the northeast to minimize morning sun exposure, facade geometry subtraction, and use of double glazed low-emissivity glass to reduce heat transfer.
3) Additional sustainable features include rainwater harvesting, motion sensors, and green roofs to further reduce energy and water usage and improve indoor air quality.
This document discusses various ways that air conditioning systems can enhance green technology, including through inverter air conditioning systems, solar air conditioning, variable air volume (VAV) systems, chilled water air conditioning, and using propane as a refrigerant. These methods generally aim to reduce environmental impacts by increasing energy efficiency, utilizing renewable energy sources, and employing more sustainable refrigerants. The conclusion summarizes that green technology was introduced in Malaysia in 2009 with the goal of mitigating harm to natural resources and the environment.
Solar assisted cooling rule in indoor air quality IJECEIAES
Indoor air quality as always is the centre of attention for researchers, architect developers and public health officials. As every-one know. The human exposure to a variety of indoor pollutants and the high cost of energy are the motivation for these kinds of studies. Fungus and mould growth has always been a problem in subtropical climate areas due to the high temperature and high humidity. Generally, in institutional buildings, most of the internal heat load is generated by human body and thermal comfort is achieved with extensive usage of recycled air and air conditioning. The main considerations in any air conditioning system economisers are based on the usage of recycled air and air ventilation. The current practice in an institutional building cooling system under subtropical climate is to curb the mould issue by overcooling large recirculation airflow to remove moisture content from the air, which is considered as an expensive practice. The use of a solar desiccant cooling system to reduce moisture from the air and to improve indoor air quality is found to be economical, environmentally friendly and readily achievable in the tropics. This technology is the future alternative to the conventional vapour compression cooling system to maintain human thermal comfort conditions and enhance indoor air quality. Solar desiccant cooling systems are also environmentally friendly and energy efficient. This paper presents review on a solar desiccant cooling system and its effect on indoor air quality. It first introduces the issue of air moisture, mould growth and indoor air quality and then the development and application of thermally activated desiccant cooling technologies.
This document summarizes a sustainability presentation given at Oakland University. It defines sustainability and discusses LEED certification. It outlines Oakland University's commitment to sustainability through new construction projects achieving LEED Platinum and Gold ratings. It provides details on current and recently completed sustainability projects on campus including building improvements, lighting upgrades, and recommissioning projects, highlighting energy savings. The presentation contacts are provided for additional information.
Design and fabrication of portable air coolerIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and fabrication of a portable air cooler. The portable air cooler was created using an insulated polyurethane box integrated with a galvanized iron air passage. Ice is used as the cooling medium through latent heat transfer without direct contact with the airflow. Experimental testing showed the system was able to cool air by up to 11.4°C under ambient temperatures ranging from 34.6°C to 30°C. The cooling performance depends on atmospheric temperature, room temperature, and time. The goal was to develop an affordable and portable alternative cooling technology for use in situations like hostels, homes, and offices.
Buildcom Sdn Bhd is a construction company that has been operating since 1996. They aim to be the best in innovative infrastructure solutions for public projects and property development. They reliably deliver world-class infrastructure and properties through construction, operating infrastructure facilities, and property development. The document provides details on Buildcom's management team, past projects, tender submission process, and identifies errors in a client's tender documents and calculations in their own bill of quantities. It highlights their strengths such as financial stability and workforce to undertake construction projects.
1. The document discusses the mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems used in Klang Parade mall, including air conditioning, escalators, elevators, sprinklers, smoke detectors, and emergency generators.
2. It identifies problems with the unitary air conditioning systems discharging water untreated and with not enough fire extinguishers in the mall.
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BUILDING SERVICES 2 (BLD 60503)
Student Name: Deong Khai Keat
Student ID No: 0320055
Lecturer: Dr Kam
Date of Submission:29th
May 2016
Assignment title: Green Technology
Word Count: 2165 words (with references)
: 2015 words (without references)
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Green Technology
Since the global population starts to grow rapidly and the human beings are
continuously progressing, the basic necessities of human being are growing
extremely as well. Hence, to fulfil these basic needs, the use of technology comes
to our lives. However, the advances in technology have changed the natural
environment and lead to the problems such as global warming, greenhouse effect,
pollution, and climate change. Therefore, in order to recover and retrieve our
mother earth to a healthy state, green technology is introduced to overcome and
reduce these several environmental problems.
Green technology is recognized as the science and concept behind applying
technological systems while reducing unfavourable outcomes caused by human
activities on the earth.1
It has been said to reduce deterioration on the
environment, encourage healthy lifestyles and maintain the use of energy and raw
materials of the earth. These objectives are reached by promoting the use of
natural resources which means barely or no emission of any greenhouse gases
such as carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons and such. Alternative fuels
and energy such as solar or wind are preferred when we talk about green
technology.
Nowadays, green technology plays one of the vital roles to save the environment
and has a great impact on international market as well and Malaysia has
anticipated that the green machinery is one of the crucial elements of the country’s
economic growth. Thus, in enhancing the Green Industry in Malaysia, the
Malaysia Government had introduced the National Green Technology Policy2
(NGTP). The policy statement is “Green Technology shall be a driver to accelerate
the national economy and promote sustainable development.”3
This policy has
targeted on four pillars which are energy, environment, economy and social.
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Kristin Klinger,Green Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, (United States of
America and United Kingdom, 2011), xxvi.
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The policy had introduced on 24 July 2009.
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Implementation of Green Technology Policy in Malaysia. (2015). p.Page 5 http://www -
iam.nies.go.jp/aim/event_meeting/2015_cop21_japan2/file/03_malaysia.pdf
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The NGTP looked further into this situation and identified the major sectors in
Green Technology specifically the building sector, energy sector, transportation
sector and water and waste management sector which play a major role in
contributing to the development of Green Technology. Despite that, most of the
energy consumption in Malaysia still comes from fossil fuels4
which means that
the burning of these fuels will release harmful greenhouse gases and eventually
cause an adverse effect on the earth. One of the main source of these harmful
energy consumption is the air conditioner.
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Saleem, A., Malaysia’sGreen Energy Path, (University of Queensland (Australia),2016)
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Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning (HVAC)
Heating, ventilation and Air-conditioning5 (HVAC) is the technology of indoor and
vehicular in order to preform heating or cooling for the residential area,
commercial and industrial buildings to achieve environmental comfort. Heating,
Ventilating and Air-conditioning6 (HVAC) regulates the inside temperature of the
building to maintain the air quality and humidity in our homes in order to achieve
an optimum internal comfort. Heating is the act of adding heat to the conditioned
space in aspiration to raise or maintain the temperature in that area.
The HVAC system constantly providing fresh outdoor air in order to dilute the
contaminants content of interior air such as odos, dust, biological contaminants,
carbon dioxide (CO2), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sources from
furniture polish and cleaning solvents, etc. Heating is the act of adding heat to
the conditioned space in aspiration to raise or maintain the temperature in that
area. Ventilating is the exchanging of contaminated air between outdoors and
the conditioned space indoors with fresh air in order to dilute the gaseous
contaminants in the air to achieve air quality and freshness. Air-conditioning is a
system typically used to cool the atmosphere by controlling the humidity,
ventilation, and temperature in a building or vehicle.
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Saleem, A., Malaysia’s Green Energy Path, (University of Queensland (Australia), 2016)
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Components
Several important components6 in the HVAC system are the filter, heating coil,
cooling coil, humidifier and fan.
Fan – It is to drive the air through the system and blow it in to the space.
Filter – It helps to prevent system parts from getting clogged by the solid
pollutants found in air.
Heating coil – It works by drawing hot air over the refrigerant-filled coil, to
cool the air.
Cooling coil – A thermostat is used to control this coil that provides
cooling and dehumidification using a refrigerant. Both the heating coil and
cooling coil are controlled by a single thermostat and controller.
Humidifier – It is used to add moisture and is controlled by a humidistat. If
it is too humid in the duct, a humidistat will switch the humidification “off”
to minimize the condensation in the duct.
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McDowall, R., Fundamentals of HVAC Systems: SI Edition, (Oxford, United Kingdom, 2007),
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3.0 Ways To Enhance The Use Of Green Technology
3.1 Solar Air Conditioning System (SAC)
Solar air conditioning7 (SAC) runs by switching solar thermal energy (heat) that is
collected into conditioned air. It changes the solar thermal energy to electricity by
using a solar panel. It is suitable for hot climate countries. It commits itself to
perform as a conventional air conditioner but with less unfavourable impacts on
the environment as well as reducing consumptions of energy. SAC system is a
rational and practical solution towards the requirements of air conditioning
through giving the maximum cooling while making smaller input to peak capacity.
Solar cooling cuts down the need of electricity, reduces the costs of operation as
well as minimizes the emission of GHG (Green House Gas).
Solar Air Conditioning system will provide cooling while having a lower
consumption of fossil fuel energy than the conventional air conditioning. Besides,
if there is ever a time where solar radiation is insufficient, a backup energy source
is prepared for use as the system incorporates a storage system for storing and
enables cooling whenever we desire. The cooling output is maximum during the
sunny days. Cooling is triggered and accomplished through the expansion of a
refrigerant in the SAC system. When heat from solar panels is applied, it gets
rejected and passed on to the atmosphere where refrigerant is compressed.
SAC shows that no harmful chemicals or gases (such as GHG) are used or
emitted by using this system. Also, this Solar Air-conditioning system greatly
contributes to energy saving as it uses natural resources like the sun to obtain the
energy needed to power the air-conditioner. SAC is a very appropriate method to
enhance green technology in Malaysia.
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Jiunn Hao, E. k. and Hoseini, A. G., Solar vs. Conventional Air-Conditioning Systems, (LIMKOKWING
University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, 2012),Vol.2, 27-29a.
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3.2 Chilled Water System
Chilled water air conditioning systems are generally applied in those utilizations
which require huge cooling capacity such as hypermarket or commercial air
conditioning for instance hotel, workplaces, factories and so on. Chilled water
system is increasingly being used in residential building as well due to its cost-
saving and free from danger of having refrigerant tubed all over the residence.
Chilled water system is not much various from typically residential air conditioning.
The only difference between them is chilled water systems use water in the coil
rather than refrigerant. It is a normal chiller that uses the technique of refrigeration
to chill the water in a chiller cylinder and then the water will be pushed from the
chiller to the air handler unit to cool the air. This system cools the air by using the
water instead of air.
A water chiller cools water to between 4.4-7.2 degrees Celsius and is then piped
throughout the whole building and connected to air handlers. Components8 of the
CWAC system consists of:
Water chiller – A component that clears out heat from a liquid either by vapour
compression or absorption refrigerant cycle. Chillers can be of either air cooled
or water cooled. When liquid is cooled, it flows through the pipes, coils or other
systems while cooling and taking moisture out from air in the building.
Evaporator – An opposite of the condenser as the refrigerant is converted to a
gas and it also absorbs the heat from the air in that compartment.
Compressor – One that compacts and pressurizes the refrigerant vapour and
draws it to the reversing valve.
Condenser – An equipment that changes a gas to a liquid in order to get either
the substance or the freed heat. There are two types of condensers: Air cooled
condenser and Water cooled condenser
Expansion valve – An inlet through which pressurized liquid or vapour is allowed
to increase in molecule size to a lower pressure and greater volume.
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Altiche, A., Chilled waterair conditioning system(2014), 5-8.
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One of the advantage of chilled system is if there is a leakage of chilled water
tubing in the architecture, it only loses out the water and the repairment is only
required the plumbing works. In comparison with the standard air conditioning, if
there is a leakage occurred in a refrigerant line inside the building, it will probably
need brazing, evacuation of the system, leak testing with nitrogen and also
recharging with a refrigerant that will cost more expensive than the water. If the
air is prevented from flowing through the cooling coil, the chilled water will direct
it back to the chiller as the heat will not be absorbed by the water so it is still cool
and the chiller will react by discharging and switching off. Compare to the
conventional air conditioning, if the same situation occurs, there is a possibility
that the liquid refrigerant will return to the compressor and damage it.
As this chilled water air-conditioning system uses chilled water as an alternative
to other secondary refrigerants, it provides an enhancement in green technology
considering the fact that water is non-corrosive, non-toxic and inexpensive as
compared to the air-cooled system.
3.3 Propane as Refrigerant
Refrigerant is fluid that used in air conditioners to transfer heat from the room to
the atmosphere. The most commonly used refrigerants are CFCs that is harmful
for the environment as they contain chlorine. It is an organic compounds which
are made up of carbons and hydrogens only, they are called hydrocarbons. It is
a naturally occurring substance and is produced as a by-product of natural gas
production and oil refining. Propane are halogen free, which is without chlorine.
Thus, it does not have an ozone depletion potential and it has a negligible global
warming effect.
They also have high-energy efficiency but highly flammable as they are
hydrocarbons. Propane has high compatibility with materials which commonly
used in the construction of air conditioning equipment. It is commercially available
and inexpensive. Furthermore, propane can be stored and transported in steel
cylinders. An intensified exchange of knowledge about the properties of propane
and handling of their corresponding systems must be identified in order to operate
and maintain the air-conditioning system. Manufacturers who use propane as
refrigerants had claim that the appliances are absolutely safe. So, we can
comfortably trust that propane is safe to be use as refrigerants and is green
environmentally friendly.
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4.0 Conclusion
Malaysia had already implemented the National Green Technology Policy and
also being one of the fast-paced developing countries, green technology should
be widely known and introduced to the nation by now. These three ways of how
air conditioning systems can enhance green technology all have something in
common and that is the fact that they reduce the negative impacts on the
environment. Though air-conditioners are just one of the many green
technologies that are invented, Malaysia is slowly but efficiently letting the subject
of green technology be known and recognized.
Green technology will not only benefit the consumer but indeterminately help the
overall environment of the earth to improve if done on a large scale. Beside,
people nowadays still continue to use the conventional technologies which can
lead to the significant problems such as global warming, greenhouse effect,
pollution, and climate change. Therefore, we should all do our parts in welcoming
green technology in to our everyday lives to allow better and healthier living while
being able to enjoy the use of technology at the same time.
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