02925nam 2200661z- 450 9910404082103321202102113-03928-950-0(CKB)4100000011302317(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/41444(oapen)doab41444(EXLCZ)99410000001130231720202102d2020 |y 0engurmn|---annantxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAssessing the Performance of Passive Houses in Mediterranean Climate RegionsMDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute20201 online resource (138 p.)3-03928-949-7 This book results from a Special Issue related to the latest progress in the thermodynamics of machines systems and processes since the premonitory work of Carnot. Carnot invented his famous cycle and generalized the efficiency concept for thermo-mechanical engines. Since that time, research progressed from the equilibrium approach to the irreversible situation that represents the general case. This book illustrates the present state-of-the-art advances after one or two centuries of consideration regarding applications and fundamental aspects. The research is moving fast in the direction of economic and environmental aspects. This will probably continue during the coming years. This book mainly highlights the recent focus on the maximum power of engines, as well as the corresponding first law efficiency upper bounds.History of engineering and technologybicsscair infiltrationannual energy demandBIPVbuilding energy performancedynamic building simulationenergy consumptionenergy efficiencyenergy need optimisationenvironmental and technological designfan-assisted ventilationindoor air qualityindoor air quality indexIoTmassive simulation modellingmicroservicemobile appNorthern Cypruspassive cooling systemspassive housepassive strategiespassivhausPassivhausregression analysisrenewable energy integrationshading devicessmart ventilationthermal comfortthermal transmittance of enclosuresHistory of engineering and technologyCostanzo Vincenzoauth1328955BOOK9910404082103321Assessing the Performance of Passive Houses in Mediterranean Climate Regions3039222UNINA