International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy

Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2019

  • Investigation of Thermal Sensation of Occupants in Domestic Buildings Located in Different Regions of China

    Zhen Peng, Wu Deng, Yuanda Hong

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2019
    Pages: 45-55
    Received: Jun. 08, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 15, 2019
    Published: Jul. 30, 2019
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    Abstract: Thermal comfort sensation is different among people. Different climatic areas, such as the tropics and cold regions, may require different thermal parameters. This study analyses the thermal sensation of occupants in domestic buildings in three regions of China (Jinan, Xining, and Guangzhou). Filed measurements were conducted in selected domestic b... Show More
  • Consideration of Double Discrete Inclined Ribs in Low Curvature Coil for GSHP System

    Teguh Hady Ariwibowo, Akio Miyara, Keishi Kariya

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2019
    Pages: 56-64
    Received: Jul. 08, 2019
    Accepted: Aug. 06, 2019
    Published: Aug. 19, 2019
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    Abstract: This article presents an investigation of a low curvature coiled tube with double discrete inclined ribs for an application to ground heat exchanger used in ground heat pump systems. Computational fluid dynamics is employed to analyze the heat transfer and fluid flow with several ribs. The analysis performs detailed study involving flow behavior, p... Show More