energy performance

The analysis of occupants' thermal comfort in a residential building in Tangier, Morocco

Bioclimatic design is currently one of the most important steps in passive building design adapted to outdoor climatic conditions.  However, the Moroccan Thermal Building Regulations (RTCM) primarily focus on the building envelope and its energy performance, often overlooking occupant comfort.  To address this gap, a bioclimatic analysis of the Mediterranean climate in Tangier was conducted to determine the percentage of thermal comfort naturally provided by this climate and to identify suitable passive strategies for buildings in the region.  The results indicate that

Preparation of Briquettes on the Basis of Sub-Standard Coal of Kazakhstan Fields

A technology of briquetting of sub-standard coal of Kazakhstan fields to obtain high-quality briquetting fuel has been developed. A modifying additive in the form of oil residues has been selected, that make it possible to obtain a binder composition for brown coal briquetting. The material for the preparation of coal briquettes is coal fines from dry, poorly sintered coals, which cannot be used for direct combustion in the furnace. The optimal parameters for obtaining high-quality fuel briquettes have been determined.