Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality, and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Airport Terminal Buildings
This study explores energy consumption, thermal performance, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in terminal buildings. Through detailed thermal analysis, this research identifies key sources of heat loss, such as thermal bridges in walls and windows, which significantly increase energy demands f...
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| description | This study explores energy consumption, thermal performance, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in terminal buildings. Through detailed thermal analysis, this research identifies key sources of heat loss, such as thermal bridges in walls and windows, which significantly increase energy demands for heating. IEQ measurements show that the lack of mechanical ventilation, combined with high passenger densities, frequently leads to CO<sub>2</sub> levels exceeding recommended thresholds, highlighting the urgent need for improved ventilation systems. Energy requirements were calculated based on the TS 825 standard and compared to actual consumption data, showing that optimizing boiler settings could save 22% of heating energy without any additional investment. Simulations and economic analyses further showed that adding thermal insulation to the building envelope and installing double-glazed windows with improved U-values could achieve significant energy savings and reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, all with favorable payback periods. A life cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted to evaluate the environmental impact of these interventions, demonstrating significant reductions in the airport’s carbon footprint. The findings underscore the importance of aligning operational standards with international guidelines, such as ASHRAE and CIBSE, to ensure thermal comfort and optimize energy use. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c29e55d522c14282ae7493dcb87320032025-08-20T02:53:40ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-12-011412395710.3390/buildings14123957Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality, and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Airport Terminal BuildingsMehmet Kadri Akyüz0Emin Açıkkalp1Önder Altuntaş2Scholl of Civil Aviation, Dicle University, Diyarbakır 21280, TürkiyeDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir 26470, TürkiyeDepartment of Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance, Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir 26470, TürkiyeThis study explores energy consumption, thermal performance, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in terminal buildings. Through detailed thermal analysis, this research identifies key sources of heat loss, such as thermal bridges in walls and windows, which significantly increase energy demands for heating. IEQ measurements show that the lack of mechanical ventilation, combined with high passenger densities, frequently leads to CO<sub>2</sub> levels exceeding recommended thresholds, highlighting the urgent need for improved ventilation systems. Energy requirements were calculated based on the TS 825 standard and compared to actual consumption data, showing that optimizing boiler settings could save 22% of heating energy without any additional investment. Simulations and economic analyses further showed that adding thermal insulation to the building envelope and installing double-glazed windows with improved U-values could achieve significant energy savings and reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, all with favorable payback periods. A life cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted to evaluate the environmental impact of these interventions, demonstrating significant reductions in the airport’s carbon footprint. The findings underscore the importance of aligning operational standards with international guidelines, such as ASHRAE and CIBSE, to ensure thermal comfort and optimize energy use.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/12/3957airport energy efficiencythermal performanceindoor air qualitysustainable airportenergy management |
| spellingShingle | Mehmet Kadri Akyüz Emin Açıkkalp Önder Altuntaş Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality, and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Airport Terminal Buildings Buildings airport energy efficiency thermal performance indoor air quality sustainable airport energy management |
| title | Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality, and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Airport Terminal Buildings |
| title_full | Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality, and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Airport Terminal Buildings |
| title_fullStr | Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality, and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Airport Terminal Buildings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality, and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Airport Terminal Buildings |
| title_short | Thermal Performance, Indoor Air Quality, and Carbon Footprint Assessment in Airport Terminal Buildings |
| title_sort | thermal performance indoor air quality and carbon footprint assessment in airport terminal buildings |
| topic | airport energy efficiency thermal performance indoor air quality sustainable airport energy management |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/12/3957 |
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