There is the challenge to use materials in a more sustainable way.Even though cork has an interesting eco-profile as a material,other aspects contributing to an enhanced sustainable use of the resource are discussed:a...There is the challenge to use materials in a more sustainable way.Even though cork has an interesting eco-profile as a material,other aspects contributing to an enhanced sustainable use of the resource are discussed:addressing the life-span of products,materials substitution,and the trend of materials development identified.展开更多
It has been found in recent years that using setpoint temperatures based on adaptive thermal comfort models is a successful method of energy conservation.Recent studies using adaptive setpoint temperatures incorporate...It has been found in recent years that using setpoint temperatures based on adaptive thermal comfort models is a successful method of energy conservation.Recent studies using adaptive setpoint temperatures incorporate international models from ASHRAE Standard 55 and EN16798-1.This study,however,has instead considered a regional Brazilian adaptive comfort model.This study investigates the energy demand arising from the use of a local Brazilian comfort model in order to assess the energy implications from the use of the worldwide ASHRAE Standard 55 adaptive model and various fixed setpoint temperatures.All of Brazil’s climate zones,full air-conditioning,mixed-mode building operating modes,present-day climate change scenarios,and future scenarios—specifically Representative Concentration Pathways(RCP)2.6,4.5,and 8.5 for the years 2050 and 2100—have all been taken into account in building energy simulations.The use of adaptive setpoint temperatures based on the Brazilian local model considering mixed-mode has been found to significantly reduce energy consumption when compared to static setpoint temperatures(average energy-saving values ranging from 52%to 58%)and the ASHRAE 55 adaptive model(average values ranging from 15%to 21%).Considering climate change and the mixed-mode Brazilian model,the overall energy demand for the three groups of climatic zones(annual average outdoor temperatures≤21℃,>21 and≤25℃and>25℃)ranged between 2%decrease and 5%increase,4%and 27%increase,and 13%and 45%increase,respectively.It is concluded as a consequence that setting setpoint temperatures based on the Brazilian local adaptive comfort model is a very efficient energy-saving method.展开更多
This paper indicates that the performance of tack-back and treatment of electronic waste （e-waste） system can be improved substantially. This can be reached by better taking into account in a better way the big vari...This paper indicates that the performance of tack-back and treatment of electronic waste （e-waste） system can be improved substantially. This can be reached by better taking into account in a better way the big variety in material composition and potential toxicity of electrical and electronic products - from a technical, organizational and regulatory perspective. Realizing that there is no ＇one size fit for all＇ and combining smart tailor made solutions with economic of sale will result in the best environmental gain/cost ratio. Several examples show how science and engineering have supported or will support this approach.展开更多
基金the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT reference:SFRH/BD/46646/2008)
文摘There is the challenge to use materials in a more sustainable way.Even though cork has an interesting eco-profile as a material,other aspects contributing to an enhanced sustainable use of the resource are discussed:addressing the life-span of products,materials substitution,and the trend of materials development identified.
基金This study was funded by the Urban Innovative Actions initiative(European Commission),under the research project UIA04-212 Energy Poverty Intelligence Unit(EPIU),the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation,under the research project PID2021-122437OA-I00“Positive Energy Buildings Potential for Climate Change Adaptation and Energy Poverty Mitigation(+ENERPOT)”the Andalusian Ministry of Development,Articulation of the Territory and Housing,under the research project US.22-02“Implicaciones en la mitigación del cambio climático y de la pobreza energética mediante nuevo modelo de confort adaptativo para viviendas sociales(ImplicAdapt)”.The authors also acknowledge the support provided by the Thematic Network 722RT0135“Red Iberoamericana de Pobreza Energética y Bienestar Ambiental(RIPEBA)”financed by the call for Thematic Networks of the CYTED Program for 2021.
文摘It has been found in recent years that using setpoint temperatures based on adaptive thermal comfort models is a successful method of energy conservation.Recent studies using adaptive setpoint temperatures incorporate international models from ASHRAE Standard 55 and EN16798-1.This study,however,has instead considered a regional Brazilian adaptive comfort model.This study investigates the energy demand arising from the use of a local Brazilian comfort model in order to assess the energy implications from the use of the worldwide ASHRAE Standard 55 adaptive model and various fixed setpoint temperatures.All of Brazil’s climate zones,full air-conditioning,mixed-mode building operating modes,present-day climate change scenarios,and future scenarios—specifically Representative Concentration Pathways(RCP)2.6,4.5,and 8.5 for the years 2050 and 2100—have all been taken into account in building energy simulations.The use of adaptive setpoint temperatures based on the Brazilian local model considering mixed-mode has been found to significantly reduce energy consumption when compared to static setpoint temperatures(average energy-saving values ranging from 52%to 58%)and the ASHRAE 55 adaptive model(average values ranging from 15%to 21%).Considering climate change and the mixed-mode Brazilian model,the overall energy demand for the three groups of climatic zones(annual average outdoor temperatures≤21℃,>21 and≤25℃and>25℃)ranged between 2%decrease and 5%increase,4%and 27%increase,and 13%and 45%increase,respectively.It is concluded as a consequence that setting setpoint temperatures based on the Brazilian local adaptive comfort model is a very efficient energy-saving method.
文摘This paper indicates that the performance of tack-back and treatment of electronic waste （e-waste） system can be improved substantially. This can be reached by better taking into account in a better way the big variety in material composition and potential toxicity of electrical and electronic products - from a technical, organizational and regulatory perspective. Realizing that there is no ＇one size fit for all＇ and combining smart tailor made solutions with economic of sale will result in the best environmental gain/cost ratio. Several examples show how science and engineering have supported or will support this approach.
