... coefficient and activation energy were found consistent with those already existing in the literature. The mathematical model called “Midilli–Kucuk” was found to be the most appropriate to describe the drying curves of the three samples. The total energy consumption was also studied. It showed a downward...

... Algorithms ,” Energy Build. , 39 , pp. 148 – 153 . 10.1016/j.enbuild.2005.11.015 28 Azadeh , A. , and Tarverdian , S. , 2007 , “ Integration of Genetic Algorithm, Computer Simulation and Design of Experiments for Forecasting Electrical Energy Consumption ,” Energy Policy , 35 , pp...

.... The experiments establish that the LAHU can reduce annual heating energy consumption by over 30% and can reduce heat recovery pump power by over 50 % per year for this typical laboratory building. The experimental validation of the LAHU for the summer operation will be reported in a followup paper...