Analysis of the Potential of Decentralized Heating and Cooling Systems to Improve Thermal Comfort and Reduce Energy Consumption through an Adaptive Building Controller

Thermal comfort is one of the most important factors for occupant satisfaction and, as a result, for the building energy performance. Decentralized heating and cooling systems, also known as “Personal Environmental Comfort Systems” (PECS), have attracted significant interest in research and industry...

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Main Authors: Katharina Boudier, Sabine Hoffmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/3/1100