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Model predictive control of a hybrid heat pump system and impact of the prediction horizon on cost-saving potential and optimal storage capacity by D'Ettorre, Francesco, Conti, Paolo, Schito, Eva, Testi, Daniele

“…•Optimal sizing and control strategy of a hybrid heat pump system is identified.•Cost-optimal operation of thermal storage is obtained by model predictive…”
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Definition of Optimal Ventilation Rates for Balancing Comfort and Energy Use in Indoor Spaces Using CO2 Concentration Data by Franco, Alessandro, Schito, Eva

“…Air ventilation rate plays a relevant role in maintaining adequate indoor air quality (IAQ) conditions in public buildings. In general, high ventilation rates…”
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal Collectors in a Nearly Zero-Energy Building by Conti, Paolo, Schito, Eva, Testi, Daniele

“…This paper analyzes the use of hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) collectors in nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs). We present a design methodology based on…”
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Radiant Floor Cooling Systems: A Critical Review of Modeling Methods by Bizzarri, Marco, Conti, Paolo, Glicksman, Leon R., Schito, Eva, Testi, Daniele

“…Radiant floor heating systems have become a reference technology, but their use for cooling purposes has proven inconvenient in many applications due to their…”
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Design of Energy Communities and Data-Sharing: Format and Open Data by Guerrazzi, Emanuele, Thomopulos, Dimitri, Fioriti, Davide, Mariuzzo, Ivan, Schito, Eva, Poli, Davide, Raugi, Marco

“…Governments are promoting energy community (EC) policies to encourage joint investment and the operation of shared energy assets by citizens, industries, and…”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Off-Grid Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings with Prior Design-Variable Screening by Conti, Paolo, Lutzemberger, Giovanni, Schito, Eva, Poli, Davide, Testi, Daniele

“…This work presents an optimization strategy and the cost-optimal design of an off-grid building served by an energy system involving solar technologies,…”
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A Proposal for New Microclimate Indexes for the Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality in Museums by Schito, Eva, Testi, Daniele, Grassi, Walter

“…A correct artwork preservation requires strict values of several microclimate parameters, in particular temperature, humidity, and light. In existing museums,…”
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Synthesis and Optimal Operation of Smart Microgrids Serving a Cluster of Buildings on a Campus with Centralized and Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Units by Testi, Daniele, Conti, Paolo, Schito, Eva, Urbanucci, Luca, Francesco D’Ettorre

“…Micro-district heating networks based on cogeneration plants and renewable energy technologies are considered efficient, viable and environmentally-friendly…”
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Data of temperature and relative humidity in a historic library in Portugal by Schito, Eva, Dias Pereira, Luisa, Testi, Daniele, Gameiro da Silva, Manuel

“…The correct preservation of old and rare books in libraries needs suitable values of temperature and relative humidity. This paper shows the hygrothermal data…”
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Integrated maps of risk assessment and minimization of multiple risks for artworks in museum environments based on microclimate control by Schito, Eva, Testi, Daniele

“…The design of HVAC systems for museum exhibition rooms is a challenging issue, as artworks require specific hygrothermal conditions to prevent deterioration:…”
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Multi-objective optimization of microclimate in museums for concurrent reduction of energy needs, visitors’ discomfort and artwork preservation risks by Schito, Eva, Conti, Paolo, Testi, Daniele

“…•A methodology for a multi-objective optimization in museums is presented.•Artwork preservation, energy efficiency, and human comfort are considered as…”
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Multi-objective optimization of HVAC control in museum environment for artwork preservation, visitors’ thermal comfort and energy efficiency by Schito, Eva, Conti, Paolo, Urbanucci, Luca, Testi, Daniele

“…The paper deals with the multi-objective optimization of the HVAC control in museums. Scientific literature, technical standards and museums stakeholders…”
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Substitution of heating systems in the Italian buildings panorama and potential for energy, environmental and economic efficiency improvement by Schito, Eva, Conti, Paolo, Testi, Daniele

“…•Replacement of thermal generator is a simple and efficient building retrofit action.•Three generators are compared using environmental, energy and economic…”
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Stochastic optimal integration of decentralized heat pumps in a smart thermal and electric micro-grid by Testi, Daniele, Urbanucci, Luca, Giola, Chiara, Schito, Eva, Conti, Paolo

“…•Robust optimal integration of heat pumps in distributed energy systems is analyzed.•Climate, load and economic uncertainties are included by the Monte Carlo…”
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Climate-responsive design practices: A transdisciplinary methodology for achieving sustainable development goals in cultural and natural heritage by Lucchi, Elena, Turati, Francesca, Colombo, Benedetta, Schito, Eva

“…The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations represent a blueprint for the adoption of global practices and policies to foster…”
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Definition of Optimal Ventilation Rates for Balancing Comfort and Energy Use in Indoor Spaces Using C[O.sub.2] Concentration Data by Franco, Alessandro, Schito, Eva

“…Air ventilation rate plays a relevant role in maintaining adequate indoor air quality (IAQ) conditions in public buildings. In general, high ventilation rates…”
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Microclimate monitoring and conservation issues of a Baroque church in Italy: a risk assessment analysis by Costanzo, Vincenzo, Fabbri, Kristian, Schito, Eva, Pretelli, Marco, Marletta, Luigi

“…The preservation of historic churches and their most precious artefacts usually includes a monitoring campaign of the indoor microclimate conditions. This…”
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A multi-objective methodology for evaluating the investment in building-integrated hybrid renewable energy systems by Aloini, Davide, Dulmin, Riccardo, Mininno, Valeria, Raugi, Marco, Schito, Eva, Testi, Daniele, Tucci, Mauro, Zerbino, Pierluigi

“…The scientific literature lacks methodologies for assessing HRES investments because of complex interactions among HRES components, conflicting objectives, and…”
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Optimization of the composition of residential buildings in a renewable energy community based on monitored data by Schito, Eva, Taverni, Lorenzo, Conti, Paolo, Testi, Daniele

“…Abstract Energy communities (ECs) are a promising solution to integrate renewable local production with buildings’ systems and services. To exploit renewable…”
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A visitors’ presence model for a museum environment: Description and validation by Schito, Eva, Testi, Daniele

“…The correct simulation of energy needs for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning of the rooms of a museum is strictly correlated to the estimation of…”
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