Mohammed Imbabi
University of Aberdeen, School of Engineering, Faculty Member
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This report describes a method of simulating the performance of dynamic insulation in the IES modelling environment.
The presentation explains the benefits that can be attributed to Dynamic Breathing Buildings (DBBs) in the areas of Energy & Health, Mitigation and Adaptation, New Build & Retrofit, and Cost & Performance. Examples of DBB projects are... more
The presentation explains the benefits that can be attributed to Dynamic Breathing Buildings (DBBs) in the areas of Energy & Health, Mitigation and Adaptation, New Build & Retrofit, and Cost & Performance. Examples of DBB projects are included in the presentation.
This document provides the technical information and guidance required for Energyflo® dynamic insulation products to be assessed within SAP Appendix Q. It provides a brief overview of two types of dynamic insulation, the analytical... more
This document provides the technical information and guidance required for Energyflo® dynamic insulation products to be assessed within SAP Appendix Q. It provides a brief overview of two types of dynamic insulation, the analytical equations that describe their performance and the validation of these equations against empirical data from a series of Modified Hot Box Tests of the products by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). Documents detailing the analytical models, copies of NPL reports and the SAP Appendix Q Effective U-value calculation spreadsheet that embodies these models are bundled as part of the proposed calculation method.
This paper presents the current state of play in work by the author to develop a practical, direct solution to very quickly and definitively eliminate the scourge of airborne particulate pollution from our homes, towns and cities.
Report to Homes for Scotland (HFS) to critically evaluate the value of the proposed new Building Standards and explore other, more useful alternatives.
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ABSTRACT At no time in modern history has energy played a more crucial role in the development and well-being of nations than at present. The source and nature of energy, the security of supply and the equity of distribution, the... more
ABSTRACT At no time in modern history has energy played a more crucial role in the development and well-being of nations than at present. The source and nature of energy, the security of supply and the equity of distribution, the environmental impact of energy production and utilization, are all matters that must be addressed by suppliers, consumers, governments, industry, academia, and financial institutions. The World Renewable Energy Congress is the world's premier conference on renewable energy. Held every two years, the Congress provides an international forum that attracts hundreds of delegates from more than 60 countries. This book and CD-Rom contains papers presented at technical and plenary sessions from leading experts around the world. It facilitates the dissemination of the latest achievements in policy, research and applications. * The most comprehensive resource of its type, over 300 pages covering all aspects of renewable energy. * Easy navigation via accompanying CD-Rom * Contributions from the world's leading authorities on renewable energy
Buildings, new and old, account for 50% of global energy consumption and related emissions. This figure rises to more than 70% for the Gulf Region. Estimates of the cut in carbon emissions needed within our lifetime to avert catastrophic... more
Buildings, new and old, account for 50% of global energy consumption and related emissions. This figure rises to more than 70% for the Gulf Region. Estimates of the cut in carbon emissions needed within our lifetime to avert catastrophic climate change range from 60% to 80% of current demand. Buildings thus present both a major impediment to reducing our reliance on the burning of dwindling reserves of fossil fuel and a real opportunity for achieving significant reduction in global carbon emissions. Dynamic Insulation (DI) is an energy-efficient method of supplying pre-tempered, filtered ventilation air to a building through an air-permeable, dynamically insulated envelope or facade. One of the important features of DI is that it effectively decouples ventilation rate from energy use. In theory, it should work well with all buildings, including homes, schools, offices and sports facilities where high occupancy is the norm. Our paper investigates the use of DI in a building facade fo...