Six solar-powered air-conditioners, based on four principles (LiBr + H2O liquid sorption, silicagel + water solid sorption, BaCl2 + NH3 thermochemical reaction, and desiccant + humid air open cycles) have been operated in five places (from the low-altitude Alps to a tropical island...

This paper investigates the possibility of reducing the energy use for cooling as well as improving the thermal comfort in lightweight buildings by associating new heat thermal energy storage (HTES) to the building HVAC system. The numerical model of the so-called “phase-shifter” HTES has...

Educating learners is a challenging task for academics. Many challenges arise because of the unique learning preferences of today’s learners, known as the Net Generation, who have grown up with technology. For academic communities, these students provide an opportunity for Faculties to...