Table Of Contents
Abstract Iii
Undertaking V
Certificate Vii
Acknowledgements Ix
Table Of Contents Xi
List Of Figures & Tables Xiii
List Of Abbreviations Xv
Chapter-1: Introduction 1
1.1 Background And Context 1
1.2 Purpose 2
1.3 Research Questions 2
1.4 Research Objectives 2
1.5 Significance Of The Study 2
1.6 Scope And Limitations Of The Study 3
Chapter-2: Literature Review 4
2.1 Scope Of The Literature Review 4
2.1.1 Understanding The Passive & Low Energy Cooling Systems And Current Assessments Carried Out For The Same. 4
2.1.2 Potential Of Passive And Low Energy Cooling Systems With Respect To Future Weather Conditions. 6
2.2 Relevance Of The Study 6
Chapter-3: Research Methodology 8
3.1 Baseline Study Model Input Parameters 9
3.2 Weather Data Collection And Representative Cities 11
3.3 Model Verification 11
3.4 Thermal Comfort Model 12
3.5 Simulation Scenarios 13
3.6 Passive And Low Energy Systems Modelling Conditions. 14
Chapter-4: Results And Discussion 15
4.1 Base Case (Variable Set Point) Assessment. 15
4.2 Preliminary Assessment To Understand The Extent Of Selected Low Energy Cooling Systems. 16
4.2.1 Eahe 16
4.2.2 Evaporative Cooling (Iec And Dec) 17
4.3 Comparative Assessment Of Individual Application Of Selected Passive & Low Energy Cooling Systems. 19
4.3.1 Energy Use Intensity (Eui) Variation 19
4.3.2 Hvac Sizing Variation 21
4.4 Comparative Assessment Of Combined Application Of Selected Passive & Low Energy Cooling Systems. 24
4.5 Future Scenario. 27
Chapter-5: Conclusion 28
References 30
Appendix 35
Annexure A 35