BubbleZERO—Design, Construction and Operation of a Transportable Research Laboratory for Low Exergy Building System Evaluation in the Tropics
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Objectives for the Design and Operation of the BubbleZERO
2.1. Overall Design Objectives
2.2. LowEx Systems Integration
3. Conceptual Background
3.1. Separation of Latent and Sensible Cooling
3.2. High Temperature Radiant Cooling
3.3. Decentralized Ventilation and Dehumidification
4. Methods
4.1. Structural Integration
4.2. Protective Envelope
4.3. Ventilation and Cooling Systems
4.3.1. Chiller Setup and Hydronic Cooling System
4.3.2. Radiant Cooling Panels
4.3.3. Dedicated Outdoor Air System and CO2 Controlled Exhaust Air Extraction
4.3.4. Wireless Sensor and Control System
5. Results and Discussion
5.1. The BubbleZERO as Integrated System Laboratory
5.2. Cooling System Operation
5.3. Distributed Sensor and Control Operation
5.4. Ventilation System Operation
5.4.1. Ventilation Effectiveness
5.4.2. Heat Exchanger Arrangements
6. Conclusions and Future Work
Acknowledgements
Conflicts of Interest
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Bruelisauer, M.; Chen, K.W.; Iyengar, R.; Leibundgut, H.; Li, C.; Li, M.; Mast, M.; Meggers, F.; Miller, C.; Rossi, D.; et al. BubbleZERO—Design, Construction and Operation of a Transportable Research Laboratory for Low Exergy Building System Evaluation in the Tropics. Energies 2013, 6, 4551-4571. https://doi.org/10.3390/en6094551
Bruelisauer M, Chen KW, Iyengar R, Leibundgut H, Li C, Li M, Mast M, Meggers F, Miller C, Rossi D, et al. BubbleZERO—Design, Construction and Operation of a Transportable Research Laboratory for Low Exergy Building System Evaluation in the Tropics. Energies. 2013; 6(9):4551-4571. https://doi.org/10.3390/en6094551
Chicago/Turabian StyleBruelisauer, Marcel, Kian Wee Chen, Rupesh Iyengar, Hansjürg Leibundgut, Cheng Li, Mo Li, Matthias Mast, Forrest Meggers, Clayton Miller, Dino Rossi, and et al. 2013. "BubbleZERO—Design, Construction and Operation of a Transportable Research Laboratory for Low Exergy Building System Evaluation in the Tropics" Energies 6, no. 9: 4551-4571. https://doi.org/10.3390/en6094551
APA StyleBruelisauer, M., Chen, K. W., Iyengar, R., Leibundgut, H., Li, C., Li, M., Mast, M., Meggers, F., Miller, C., Rossi, D., Saber, E. M., Tham, K. W., & Schlueter, A. (2013). BubbleZERO—Design, Construction and Operation of a Transportable Research Laboratory for Low Exergy Building System Evaluation in the Tropics. Energies, 6(9), 4551-4571. https://doi.org/10.3390/en6094551