Browsing by Author "Zhang, G."

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    • Analysis of the Energy-Saving Potential of a Three-Rotary Wheel Fresh Air-Handling Unit 
      Hao, X.; Zhang, G.; Zou, S.; Liu, H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      To evaluate the energy-saving potential of a proposed three-rotary wheel fresh air-handling unit (TRWFAHU), it is numerically simulated with weather data of Changsha by using a mathematical model. Compared with a conventional ...
    • Application and Design of Residential Building Energy Saving in Cold Climates 
      Li, Z.; Li, D.; Mei, S.; Zhang, G.; Liu, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Climate is the one of main considerations for residential building design since the green and energy saving building has become the trend in the building industry. China is actively popularizing high energy-effective and ...
    • CFD Simulation and Measurement Validation of Air Distribution at the Hunan International Exhibition Center 
      Deng, T.; Zhang, Q.; Zhang, G.; Yuan, H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      The Hunan International Exhibition Center (HIEC) is a large space building. A stratified air-conditioning system on the second floor of the building has been adopted. Due to some problems with the air supply jet diffuser, ...
    • Comparison of Building Energy Efficiency and Life Span for Different Envelopes 
      Li, Z.; Li, D.; Li, L.; Zhang, G.; Liu, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Unsuitable building energy saving technology will result in plenty building trash and waste buildings. In China, the life of many buildings is less than 50 years because of improper building heat preservation envelopes. ...
    • Development of the Passive Cooling Technique in China 
      Zhou, J.; Wu, J.; Zhang, G.; Xu, Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      With more and more energy and environmental issues, the energy-saving and sustainable development of buildings is of utmost concern to the building industry. Passive cooling techniques can optimally utilize natural resources ...
    • Ecological Technologies of a Chinese Traditional Folk House in Hot-Summer and Cold-Winter Zone 
      Xie, M.; Zhang, G.; Xu, F. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Regional climate should be considered in building design for energy-efficiency and environmental protection, and there are many helpful practices that are climate-responsive in traditional folk houses. Plotting of a Chinese ...
    • The Emphasis on Ecological Design for High-rise Buildings 
      Xu, F.; Zhang, G.; Xie, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Along with the rapid development of urbanization, there are more and more high-rise buildings in cities. Meanwhile, the negative impacts of high-rise buildings on the urban environment have become more and more serious. ...
    • Experimental Investigation of the Padding Tower for Air Dehumidifier 
      Wang, J.; Liu, J.; Li, C.; Zhang, G.; An, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Air conditioning with all fresh air is founded on the principle of dehumidifying by liquid desiccant. It has the characteristics of being clean, power-saving, easy to operate, and requiring low-grade heat. It is suitable ...
    • Experimental Investigation on the Operation Performance of a Liquid Desiccant Air-conditioning System 
      Liu, J.; Wang, J.; Wu, Z.; Gu, W.; Zhang, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      A large share of energy consumption is taken by an air-conditioning system. It worsens the electricity load of the power network. Therefore, more and more scholars are paying attention to research on new types of ...
    • Impact of Indoor Environment Improvement on Comfort and Productivity in a Chipboard Workplace 
      Li, Z.; Li, D.; Du, H.; Zhang, G.; Li, L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      A real example was investigated on the relationship between indoor environment, comfort and productivity in a chipboard workplace location in southern China. In this field study, a subjective evaluation and objective ...
    • Investigation and Analysis of Energy Consumption and Cost of Electric Air Conditioning Systems in Civil Buildings in Changsha 
      Xie, D.; Chen, J.; Zhang, G.; Zhang, Q. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      We investigated 40 typical air conditioned buildings in Changsha in 2005, including 15 hotel buildings, 6 commercial buildings, 5 office buildings, 6 hospital buildings and 8 synthesis buildings. On this basis we analyze ...
    • An Overview of Particulate Matter and its Cost-efficient Evaluation 
      Zhang, F.; Zhang, G.; Zhang, Q. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Ambient particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture of sizes and types of particles. Exposure to airborne particulate matter adversely affects human health. In this paper, sources of particles are summarized, and ...
    • Thermodynamic Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Single-Shaft Microturbine Performance 
      Hao, X.; Zhang, G.; Zhou, J.; Chen, Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      A combined production system based on microturbine holds the promise of increasing energy utilization efficiency and improving environmental quality due to its many attractive merits as a distributed energy source technology. ...