Energy Efficiency Research.

Intro -- ENERGY EFFICIENCYRESEARCH -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ADAPTIVE POWER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR IEEE 802.11 WIRELESS AD HOC NETWORKS -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Adaptive Synchronous Power Management -- 3.Adaptive Asynchronous Power Management -- 4.Conclusion -- References -- EXPECTATION OF ADSORPTION REFRIGERATIONFOR WASTE HEAT RECOVERY APPLICATIONS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. History -- 2. Adsorption Refrigeration Working Pairs -- 3. Researches on Adsorption Theory -- 4. Researches on Adsorption Refrigeration Cycle -- 5. Technology of Adsorbers -- 6. Development of Adsorption Systems for Waste Heat Recovery -- 7. Conclusion -- References -- LIFE-CYCLE COST DISCLOSURE AND CONSUMERBEHAVIOR: EXPECTATIONS IN THE ENERGY POLICYCOMMUNITY VERSUS EXPERIMENTAL EVIDENCE -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Theoretical Approaches -- Rational Choice Perspective -- Broader Behavioral Perspective -- Labeling and LCC Disclosure -- Energy Efficiency Labels -- Consumer Understanding of, and Demand for Monetary Information -- Operating Cost and Life-Cycle Cost Disclosure -- Operating Cost Disclosure on Labels -- Consumer Websites with Operating Cost Information -- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Labels and Operating CostDisclosure -- Research on Awareness and Market Transformation -- Experimental Research on Antecedent Strategies -- Experimental Research on Labels with Monetary Information -- Directions for Future Research on Consumer Experiments -- Research Questions Concerning LCC Disclosure -- Suggestions on Methods -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENTMULTICAST ALGORITHMS FOR PROVIDINGLONGEST LIFETIME IN WANETS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. System Model -- 3. Problem Formulation -- 4. Maximum Lifetime Multicast Algorithms -- 5. Performance Evaluation -- 6. Conclusion -- References.

INTELLIGENCE AND ENERGY SAVING IN BUILDING -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Solar Wall -- 3. Double Skin Facade -- 4. Intelligence in HV and AC System -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gases Emission of theBuilding Sector -- Brief Description of the Current Research Trend on BuildingEfficiency -- Energy Savings Through Solar Passive Conditioning:Case Study of an Educational Building -- Location and Climate -- Building Shape and Internal Planning -- General Description of the Applied Strategies -- Strategies to Minimize Winter Loads During the Cold Period: -- Strategies to Minimize Summer Loads During the Warm Period: -- Technology Description -- Performance Auditing -- Auditorium (Period 2005 - 2006) -- Thermal Behaviour of the Ventilated Façade Panels -- Auditorium, Computer Room and Library -- Conclusion -- References -- ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENTFOR SUSTAINABILITY: APPLICABILITY OF NEWMETHODS IN THE SADC REGION -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Background to Power Sector Strategic Outlook -- 3. Electricity Demand and Supply Trends -- 4. Specific Elements of a Proposed Electric Utility GovernanceModel -- 5. Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and other Good Practicesin EEDSM -- 6. DSM Institutional Arrangements -- 7. Energy Efficiency Guidelines -- 8. Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESEARCH TRENDS-A STUDYBASED ON IEEE 802.11B DCF SYSTEM -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- II. System Overiew -- III. Markov Model and Energy Efficiency Analysis -- IV. Model Validation and Discussion -- V. Conclusion -- References -- INDEX.

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