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Technical Measures for Improving Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings -Focused on Researches and Case Studies of the West- (역사적 건축물의 에너지 효율 향상을 위한 계획기법 -서양의 연구동향 및 사례를 중심으로-)

  • Kim, Tai-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.69-76
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    • 2018
  • This study is to research technical measures for improving energy efficiency in the conservation and reuse of historic buildings focused on the recent research trends and case studies of the west. These measures are broadly classified into three types, the passive measures for saving energy and increasing comfort, the most cost-effective energy saving strategies, and the renewable energy sources. Firstly, the passive measures are divided into the elements and systems. The passive elements are awnings and overhanging eaves, porches, shutters, storm windows and doors, and shade trees. There are also the natural ventilation systems such as the historic transoms, roofs and attics to improve airflow and cross ventilation to either distribute, or exhaust heat. Secondly, the most cost-effective energy efficiency strategies are the interior insulation, airtightness and moisture protection, and the thermal quality improvement of windows. The energy efficiency solutions of modern buildings are the capillary-active interior insulation, the airtightness and moisture protection of interior walls and openings, and the integration of the original historic window into the triple glazing. Beyond the three actions, the additional strategies are the heat recovery ventilation, and the illumination system. Thirdly, there are photovoltaic(PV) and solar thermal energy, wind energy, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy in the renewable energy sources. These energy systems work effectively but it is vital to consider its visual effect on the external appearance of the building.

Energy Efficiency and CO2 Emissions of the Transportation System of Kazakhstan: A Case of Almaty

  • Yessekina, Aiman;Urpekova, Amina
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.2 no.3
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    • pp.41-46
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    • 2015
  • Energy saving in the transport sector in the framework of the annual growth of energy consumption, the degree of negative impact on the environment and the amount of harmful emissions are becoming increasingly important. The article considers the world tendencies of energy consumption in transportation sector and emphasizes its dependency from oil. Also article describes the dynamics of energy use and CO2 emissions from transport of city Almaty. In conclusion authors identify a number of problems in the transport sector, which hinder the implementation of energy efficiency measures and measures to reduce CO2 emissions.

A study on the results of IMO MEPC 62nd session and future discussion points (IMO MEPC 62차 회의 결과 및 향후 연구동향)

  • Kim, Kyong-Min;Nam, Jeong-Gil
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Marine Engineers Conference
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    • 2011.10a
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    • pp.39-40
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    • 2011
  • The 62nd session of the MARINE Environment Protection Committee was held in London from 11 to 15 July 2011. Mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping were adopted at the Committee. The amendment to MARPOL Annex VI includes a new chapter 4 to make mandatory the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for all ships. This first mandatory measures on energy efficiency will enter into force on 1 January 2013. This amendment to MARPOL Annex VI will significantly influences the vast majority of the international maritime community. This paper mainly discusses the main results of MEPC 62nd session including the recent Emission Control Area.

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Patent map development of High-efficiency electric machineries (고효율 전기기기 특허동향 분석)

  • 박종진;이창호;김남정
    • Proceedings of the Korea Technology Innovation Society Conference
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    • 2000.11a
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    • pp.177-193
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    • 2000
  • In foreign countries, high-efficiency electric machineries have been developed in view of cost reduction, environmental issues, energy conservation etc. Especially they focus on developing energy conservation measures and demand-side management. Thus, patent application and secure of patent claims are on the rise as important issues in this field. In this paper, we analyzed patent application trends about inverters, ac/dc converters, reactive power control equipments, high-efficiency transformers and electric ballasts among high-efficiency electric machineries. First, we analyzed general technology trends, and constructed patent technology data. Second, we graphed patent application trends in terms of application years, assignees and nations.

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Estimating Potential Energy Consumption and Carbon Emission Reduction in South Korea Using Non-radial Data Envelopment Analysis Approach (Non-radial Data Envelopment Analysis를 적용한 지역별 에너지 및 이산화탄소 저감가능성 추정)

  • Kim, Kwang-Uk;Kang, Sang-Mok
    • Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.299-320
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    • 2016
  • This study estimates an energy efficiency of 16 metropolitans and provinces in Korea, and measures potential energy-saving and carbon emission reduction using a non-radial data envelopment analysis method. Based on energy mix scenarios, this study also evaluates the impact of changes in energy structural adjustment on a regional environmental performance. The empirical results show that, on average, 12.70% of energy consumption and 13.73% of carbon emission can be reduced by improvement in energy efficiency, and low efficiency of oil usage in metropolitan cities is a major source of the inefficiency. Furthermore, it is found that energy mix policy should be considered to achieve an extra energy-saving and carbon reduction.

Cost-Effective Model for Energy Saving in Super-Tall Building

  • Song, Kwonsik;Park, Moonseo;Lee, Hyun-Soo;Kim, Sooyoung;Shin, Jinho
    • Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • v.3 no.3
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    • pp.17-22
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    • 2013
  • In many urban cities, super-tall buildings have been being constructed around New York and Chicago as the center since 1930 to improve the efficiency of land use and respond to new residential type. In terms of energy consumption, super-tall buildings are classified as a top energy consumption building. Also, as time passed, the degradation of energy performance occurs in super-tall buildings like general things so that these cannot show the initial performance planned in the design phase. Accordingly, building owners need to make a plan to apply energy saving measures to existing building during the operation phase. In order to select energy saving measures, calculus-based methods and enumerative schemes have been typically used. However, these methods are time-consuming and previous studies which used these methods have problems with not considering the initial construction cost. Consequently, this study proposes a model for selecting an optimal combination of energy saving measures which derives maximum energy saving within allowable cost using genetic algorithms. As a contribution of this research, it would be expected that a model is utilized as one of the decision-making tools during the planning stage for energy saving.

COST-EFFECTIVE MODEL FOR ENERGY SAVING IN SUPER-TALL BUILDING

  • Kwonsik Song;Moonseo Park;Hyun-Soo Lee;Sooyoung Kim;Jinho Shin
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2013.01a
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    • pp.294-299
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    • 2013
  • In many urban cities, super-tall buildings have been being constructed around New York and Chicago as the center since 1930 to improve the efficiency of land use and respond to new residential type. In terms of energy consumption, super-tall buildings are classified as a top energy consumption building. Also, as time passed, the degradation of energy performance occurs in super-tall buildings like general things so that these cannot show the initial performance planned in the design phase. Accordingly, building owners need to make a plan to apply energy saving measures to existing building during the operation phase. In order to select energy saving measures, calculus-based methods and enumerative schemes have been typically used. However, these methods are time-consuming and previous studies which used these methods have problems with not considering the initial construction cost. Consequently, this study proposes a model for selecting an optimal combination of energy saving measures which derives maximum energy saving within allowable cost using genetic algorithms. As a contribution of this research, it would be expected that a model is utilized as one of the decision-making tools during the planning stage for energy saving.

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A Study on Training of Specialist to prepare Mandatory Building Energy Efficiency Rating Ssytem (건축물 에너지효율등급 인증제도 의무화 대비 전문인력 양성에 대한 연구)

  • Jang, Cheol-Yong;Han, Hye-Sim;Lee, Na-Eun
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.04a
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    • pp.138-143
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    • 2011
  • Until now, measures for energy saving in buildings have been tried. Because particularly the role of buildings area is very important for implementing national greenhouse gas reduction targets and Green growth. But, lack of business linkages between each sector or the interest and participation of private sector are not enough. In addition, relevant personnel to do had not been systematized. It is expected that certification services will be increased according to the activation of Building Energy Efficiency Rating System and expansion of the target buildings so Government must be prepared to expand of certification system by training Professional staff. In this study, the basic data for the introduction of obligation of Building Energy Efficiency Rating System is suggested through analysis of the operating and laws system of Building Energy Efficiency Rating System along with efforts of Government for diffusion low energy buildings.

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The Building Energy Efficient Policy to Tackle Rising High Oil Prices in Korea (고유가시대에 대비한 건축물의 에너지효율화관련 시책 현황)

  • Jeong, Young-Sun;Choi, Gyoung-Seok;Kim, Kyoung-Woo;Kang, Jae-Sik;Lee, Seung-Eon
    • Proceedings of the SAREK Conference
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    • 2006.06a
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    • pp.959-964
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    • 2006
  • Recently, an international oil price shows fluctuation in 70 dollars per barrel and it is said that this trend is able to continues for much longer. Because energy consumption in buildings accounted for about 25% of the nation's total demand for energy, Energy censervation and efficiency of buildings were very important issues. Main political measures relating to building energy use and saving were 'the system of accrediting green building', 'building energy certification system', 'energy consumption efficiency rating indication system', 'building energy code', 'high efficient energy materials certification system'. This paper presents approaches to improve building energy efficiency policy.

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A Study of Korean Efficiency of PV PCS (태양광 인버터의 한국형 전력변환 효율에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Jeong-Hwan;Yu, Byung-Gyu;So, Jung-Hun;Lee, Ki-OK;Yu, Gwon-Jong
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2009.11a
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    • pp.356-360
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    • 2009
  • Recent global environmental pollution and contamination and depletion of limited fossil energy prices surge as an energy source to replace it depending on wind, fuel cells and solar power and other renewable and pollution free renewable energy is of interest in increase. The photovoltaic systems are pollution-free, unlimited energy source, and easy to install because it is rated as the most valuable renewable energy sector and the prevalence is spreading throughout the world. Photovoltaic systems at one end of the stable development of the role that solar power inverter applications can be the most important. No matter how much power the solar arrays, even if the inverter output in the normally if he's no use. These photovoltaic inverters to evaluate the performance of the inverter efficiency measures that can be called directly. This way of measuring the efficiency of solar inverters in Europe efficiency and CEC efficiency is currently being used. In this paper, until now about how to measure the efficiency of solar power inverter technology and the new Korean Meteorological Solar Insolation data analysis to derive weights based on this inverter efficiency for Korea is to offer.

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