THE EFFECTS OF USING SMART BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES ON REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN PALESTINE
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2024-10-14
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Abodiak, Mohsen
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An-Najah National University
Abstract
The research in this thesis focuses on the potential of various smart building technologies in increasing energy efficiency and rationalizing consumption in buildings in Palestine. Using simulation programs such as DesignBuilder and EnergyPlus, Comprehensive study of the impact of each technology on total energy consumption was conducted. The focus of this research was on lighting systems, shading systems, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Each of these technologies was simulated and more than one procedure was performed for each technology, to reach the best technology and the best energy savings.
In lighting systems, occupancy sensors, natural light sensors, and linear control of lighting systems were used, it is found that using these technologies reduces energy consumption by 23% to 24%. In shading systems, smart inside blinds, smart films, and smart louvres were used, and the savings rate was 26%, as the results showed. In heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems(HVAC), smart technologies such as smart economizers and heat recovery were used, it is found a savings rate of 2% to 6%. These results show the great benefit of using these technologies in reducing energy consumption, increasing energy efficiency, and achieving rationalization of consumption.
The study also clarified other technologies and methods that would contribute to achieving integrated smart buildings, including integrating smart buildings with the smart grid, which would increase the flexibility of the grid and increase its reliability. As well as integrating photovoltaic energy systems with smart buildings. Also, integrating electric vehicles with smart buildings, through which the building's energy demand can be met during peak periods by taking energy from batteries to the building. Predictive maintenance in smart buildings, and the use of predictive maintenance reduces wasted energy in the building and improves building maintenance and management methods.
This study highlights the potential that smart technologies and integrated systems can achieve with smart buildings in terms of reducing energy consumption, achieving sustainability, and occupant comfort, which enables building owners to achieve significant savings by using such systems, reducing operating costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.
This thesis provides important insights for architects, stakeholders and policy makers seeking to implement energy efficiency and rationalization solutions in Palestinian buildings. It also helps in a broader understanding of smart building applications in diverse fields and the same environmental conditions. This research encourages the adoption of modern technologies to keep pace with the global wave of energy solutions and encourages moving forward to find other solutions and move towards a more sustainable future.