Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Energy reduction strategies for existing Air Force healthcare facilities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)Federal buildings are required to reduce 30% of their energy use intensities (energy use per square foot) by 2015 and 37.5% by 2020. Additionally, 15% of federal buildings are required to achieve an Energy Star Rating of ... -
Analysis and characterization of ancillary service demand response strategies for variable air volume HVAC systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)Output variability and prediction difficulties with respect to solar and wind electricity resources increase the requirement of grid-scale reserve capacity and add strain to existing firm generators used for reserves and ... -
Model predictive control for energy efficient cooling and dehumidification
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)Energy has become a primary concern in countries worldwide, and is a focus of debates on national security, climate change, global economy, and the developing world. With more people in developing countries adopting the ...
