Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Supervisor "Collins, Michael"
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Development of Solar-Optical Models for Energy Performance Analysis of Draperies in Complex Fenestration Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-21)Window coverings have been used for many years to provide protection from undesired environmental conditions and to regulate indoor conditions. Models for complex fenestration systems (CFS), a term coined in the early 90’s ... -
Evaluation of a Series-Configuration Solar-Assisted Heat Pump with Performance-Predictive Controls
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)This thesis evaluates a configuration of a 3-mode solar-assisted heat pump (SAHP), which features a heat exchanger and heat pump which may operate independently or in series to provide heat for a domestic hot water system. ... -
An Experimental Approach Towards Characterizing the Transient Response of Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-27)Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) systems recover thermal energy from the gray water and use it to pre-heat incoming mains water. So far, the research conducted in this field has focused on the steady-state (SS) operation ... -
A New Technique for Characterizing Multi-Temperature Convection with Application in Building Energy Simulation
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-19)Glazing systems with attachments such as shades and insect screens are known as complex fenestration systems (CFS). The ASHRAE Window Attachment Tool (ASHWAT) for modeling heat transfer through a CFS are based on a general ... -
Predicting Steady-State Performance of Falling-Film Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems from Rating Data
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-08)Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) systems are counter-flow heat exchangers typically used to recover energy from warm water going down shower drains. Such systems are becoming commonplace in many residential buildings; ... -
A Study of Mechanical Systems in Canadian High-rise Multi-unit Residential Buildings
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-29)Mechanical systems providing indoor environmental control and domestic hot water functions generally represent the largest consumer of energy in Canadian high-rise multi-unit residential buildings. Many different systems ... -
Variable-Speed and Multi-Mode Solar Assisted Heat Pumps: System Design and Controls Development
(University of Waterloo, 2024-06-13)In an era characterized by increasing energy cost and frequent reminders of the climate impact of emissions from combustion, consumers and energy regulators have a heightened interest in solar and other renewable energy ...