Simulation on energy use for mechanical ventilation and airconditioning (MVAC) systems in train compartments

Energy

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 1-13

  Chow, W K ^a   Yu, Philip C H ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AIR CONDITIONING; AIR QUALITY; CARBON DIOXIDE; COMPUTER SIMULATION; COSTS; ENERGY UTILIZATION; VENTILATION;

MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (MVAC) SYSTEMS;

RAILROAD CAR EQUIPMENT;

EID: 0033887616     PISSN: 03605442     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0360-5442(99)00061-4     Document Type: Article

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