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eLibrary > Guide for Resilient Energy Systems Design in Hot and Humid Climates >

Guide for Resilient Energy Systems Design in Hot and Humid Climates, 2023

Guide for Resilient Energy Systems Design in Hot and Humid Climates [Go to Page]
Table of Contents
Appendices
Figures and Tables
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION [Go to Page]
1.1. Geographical Areas
1.2. Hazards Specific to Construction in Hot, Humid Climates [Go to Page]
1.2.1. High Ambient Temperature, Humidity, and Dewpoint
1.2.2. Intense Rain Periods
1.2.3. Monsoons
1.2.4. Tropical Storms, Typhoons, and Hurricanes
1.2.5. Storm Surges
1.2.6. Floods
1.2.7. High Water Table
1.2.8. Seismic Considerations
1.3. Special Issues Related to Coastal Areas [Go to Page]
1.3.1. Tsunamis
1.3.2. Prolonged Elevated Temperatures
1.3.3. Salt-Laden Air
1.3.4. Severe Tidal Fluctuations
1.4. Major Issues Affecting Building Sustainability in Hot and Humid Climates [Go to Page]
1.4.1. Mold Considerations [Go to Page]
Health Effects of Toxigenic Molds and Mycotoxins. [Go to Page]
Type-1 Allergy or Immediate Type Hypersensitivity
Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity Reaction.
Infection
Mucous Membrane and Trigeminal Nerve Irritation
Adverse Reactions to Odor or Pseudo Allergy.
Toxicity or Neurotoxicity by Molds and Mycotoxins
Immunotoxicity Induced by Molds and Mycotoxins
Conclusions
1.4.2. Water Control
1.4.3. Vapor Control
1.5. Corrosion [Go to Page]
1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Effect of Distance to the Ocean on Corrosion Rates
1.5.3. Building Envelopes [Go to Page]
Doors and Windows
Concrete [Go to Page]
Corrosion of Steel-Reinforced Concrete in Coastal and Inland Environments
Chloride Distribution within the Concrete Cover
Causes of Chloride Attack on Concrete Structures
Carbonation Attack
Causes of Carbonation of Concrete Structures
Sulfate Attack [Go to Page]
Causes of Sulfate Attack
Sources of Sulfate Attack
Reactions of Sulfate Attack on Concrete
HVAC and Controls
Cooling Energy Generation, Storage, and Distribution
1.6. Conclusions
Chapter 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING THERMAL CONDITIONS UNDER NORMAL (BLUE SKY) AND EMERGENCY (BLACK SKY) OPERATIONS IN HOT AND HUMID CLIMATE [Go to Page]
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Normal (Blue Sky) Operating Conditions [Go to Page]
2.2.1. Data and Electronic Equipment Centers
2.2.2. Healthcare Facilities
2.3. Emergency (Black Sky) Operating Conditions
2.4. Thermal Requirements for Unoccupied Spaces
2.5. Recommendations
Chapter 3. PARAMETERS FOR THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEM RESILIENCE [Go to Page]
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Energy System Resilience Metrics
3.3. Maximum Allowable Downtime
Chapter 4. BUILDING ENCLOSURE [Go to Page]
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Typical Construction Archetypes
4.3. Building Energy Requirements
4.4. Building Science Primer – Review of the Building Enclosure [Go to Page]
4.4.1. Water Control
4.4.2. Air Control (Airtightness) [Go to Page]
Overview
Requirements for the Air Barrier
Ensuring Airtightness in Hot and Humid Climates
4.4.3. Thermal Insulation Control Layer
4.4.4. Vapor Control
4.5. Roof, Wall, and Floor Assemblies [Go to Page]
4.5.1. Roofs
4.5.2. Walls [Go to Page]
Interior Walls between Mission-Critical Spaces
4.5.3. Slabs on Grade [Go to Page]
Other Measures to Prevent or Reduce Water from Entering at or Below Grade
4.6. Fenestration [Go to Page]
4.6.1. Frame
4.6.2. Glazing
4.6.3. Water and Air Control at Fenestration
4.7. Building Enclosure Design Considerations for Corrosion Prevention [Go to Page]
4.7.1. Geometries
4.7.2. Coatings
4.7.3. Material Selection
4.7.4. Dissimilar Metals
4.7.5. Design Methods for Corrosion Prevention and Control in Steel-Reinforced Concrete Structures in Hot-Humid Coastal and Inland Environments
4.7.6. Achieving Service Life by Design
4.7.7. Site History and Environmental Survey
4.7.8. Design Considerations
4.7.9. Selection of Construction Materials
4.7.10. Preventive Measures Applied to Concrete
4.7.11. Preventive Measures for Reinforcing Steel
4.7.12. Concrete Compaction (Recast from App C)
4.8. Hot Weather Concrete Construction – Things To Consider about Hot Weather Concreting [Go to Page]
4.8.1. Setting Time
4.8.2. Rehabilitation/Prevention of Rebar Corrosion in Existing Concrete Structures Located in Hot-Humid Coastal/Inland Environments [Go to Page]
Corrosion Assessment of Existing Concrete Deterioration
Corrosion Prevention Technologies for Existing Concrete Structures
Conclusions
4.9. Retrofits for Energy and Durability [Go to Page]
4.9.1. Improving Airtightness
4.9.2. Window Retrofits
4.9.3. Enclosure Retrofits
4.10. Construction Details
4.11. Window Details [Go to Page]
4.11.1. Roof to Wall Transition Details
4.11.2. Concrete Slab/Foundation to Above-Grade Wall Transition
4.12. Conclusions
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONSIDERATIONS FOR HOT AND HUMID CLIMATES [Go to Page]
5.1. Introduction [Go to Page]
5.1.1. Issues of Importance that Are Not HHC Specific
5.1.2. Issues of Importance to HHC
5.2. HVAC Issues Related to Hot and Humid Climates [Go to Page]
5.2.1. Definitions of Terms Used in Chapter 5
5.2.2. Infiltration and Building Pressurization
5.2.3. Control of Indoor Air Dewpoint Temperature [Go to Page]
Dewpoint Temperature and Specific Humidity
Water Activity and Equilibrium Relative Humidity
Outdoor Design Conditions
5.2.4. Corrosive Environments
5.3. Design Solutions for HVAC in HHC [Go to Page]
5.3.1. Determining Pressurization Requirements and Outside Airflow
5.3.2. Determining Required Outside Air Supply Conditions
5.3.3. Outside Air-Conditioning and Delivery to Building and Building Zones/Spaces [Go to Page]
Energy Recovery from Exhaust
Chilled-Water Energy Recovery
Liquid Desiccant Dehumidifier
5.3.4. Plant System Selections – Direct Expansion vs. Chilled-Water Systems
5.3.5. Central Systems
5.3.6. Zone System Selections
5.3.7. Other HVAC System Considerations [Go to Page]
Seal Ductwork
Cold Ductwork
5.4. Controls and Modes of Operation in Normal (Blue Sky) & Off-Emergency (Black Sky) Conditions [Go to Page]
5.4.1. Normal (Blue Sky) Operation
5.4.2. Emergency (Black Sky) Operation
5.5. Energy-Efficient Design in HHC [Go to Page]
5.5.1. Thermal Energy Storage
5.5.2. Thermal Energy Sinks and Sources
5.6. General Considerations [Go to Page]
5.6.1. Refrigerants
5.6.2. Space and Site Availability
5.6.3. Synergies
5.6.4. Anti-Synergies
5.7. Summary [Go to Page]
5.7.1. Pressurize the Building
5.7.2. Control and Keep the Indoor Dewpoint Temperature Low
5.7.3. Design and Specify Outdoor Equipment Located in Sea Coast Environments for Resilience
5.7.4. Conclusion
Chapter 6. DISTRICT COOLING SYSTEMS [Go to Page]
6.1. System Design and Operation
6.2. Cooling Supply Flexibility
6.3. Resilience Enhancing Operation
6.4. Cooling Generation and Supply [Go to Page]
6.4.1. Heat Pumps/Chillers
6.4.2. Free Cooling
6.4.3. Deep-Water Cooling
6.4.4. Shallow Water Cooling
6.4.5. Combined Cooling, Heat, and Electricity
6.4.6. Combined Cooling, Heat, and Power (CCHP) Resilient Design
6.4.7. Emergency Generation and Mobile Chillers
6.5. Thermal Energy Storage [Go to Page]
6.5.1. Types of Thermal Energy Storage [Go to Page]
Thermal Energy Storage Connection Principles
Operation in a Corrosive Environment
Economics of Thermal Energy Storage
Application of Thermal Energy Storage
6.5.2. Economic Considerations
6.5.3. Emergency Operation
6.6. Distribution Network [Go to Page]
6.6.1. Meshed Network Layout and Pump Strategy
6.6.2. Strategic Location of Shutoff Valves
6.6.3. Fault Detection and Preventive Maintenance
6.6.4. District Cooling Interface Units
6.6.5. Building Cooling System
6.7. Case Studies [Go to Page]
6.7.1. Case Study 1 – Taarnby District Cooling, Copenhagen
6.7.2. Case Study 2 – Bora Bora SWAC
6.7.3. Case Study 3 – Toronto Lake Source Cooling
6.7.4. Case Study 4 – Bahrain District Cooling
6.8. Conclusions
Chapter 7. EVALUATION OF MAXIMUM TIME TO REPAIR [Go to Page]
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Input Used for the Analysis of Indoor Air Thresholds [Go to Page]
7.2.1. Habitability – How Long Can Mission Be Sustained by Personnel
7.2.2. Process Requirements – Equipment
7.2.3. Sustainability of the Building Structure
7.3. Parametric Study [Go to Page]
7.3.1. Weather Data
7.3.2. Loads
7.3.3. Building Zones
7.3.4. Results
7.4. Supporting Study of Education Center Building [Go to Page]
7.4.1. Introduction
7.4.2. Parameters and Passive Strategies Tested
7.4.3. Model Inputs and Assumptions
7.4.4. Study Parameters
7.4.5. Passive Design Strategies
7.4.6. Results [Go to Page]
Results of a Power Outage at the Highest Latent Week
Results of a Power Outage at the Highest Sensible Temperature Week
7.4.7. Conclusions
REFERENCES
ACRONYMS [Go to Page]
Appendix A. Building Construction Types
Appendix B. Application Procedures for Surface-Applied Corrosion Inhibitor and Sacrificial Cathodic Corrosion Protection Coating Technologies [Go to Page]
B.1. Building 306, Ring Girder Side 1 (Surtreat) Surface Preparation
B.2. Corrosion Inhibitor System Application to Ring Girder Side 1 [Go to Page]
B.2.1. Organic Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor and Inorganic Migratory Corrosion
B.2.2. Installation of the Titanium Mesh Component of the LGC [Go to Page]
Appendix C. Selected HVAC Technologies for Hot and Humid Climates [Go to Page]
C.1. Forced-Air Systems
C.2. Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS)
C.3. Condenser-Water Energy Recovery
Appendix D. Mass Building Cooling Failure Results
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