NEXT GENERATION OF DIRECT COOLING SYSTEMS FOR TROPICS

This compendium provides a comprehensive coverage of the latest development of smart district cooling systems in the world today, starting from smart chiller and pumping control and scheduling strategies to recent Artificial intelligence (AI), Machine learning (ML), and blockchain (BC) developments in the field.

The key focus is on the context of urban thermal management integrating district cooling and heating systems and decentralised energy systems. Primary attention is given to new developments in optimized chiller scheduling and smart pumping networks that will markedly impact energy efficiency.

The useful reference text gives a holistic coverage on recent progresses in new district cooling fundamentals and new digital intelligence (AI, ML, BC) developments to new applications employing thermal energy storage.

Contents:
Introduction to Next Generation of Smart District Cooling SystemsSmart Pumping for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in District Cooling SystemsCoupled District Cooling and Distributed Energy SystemsDigitalization of District Cooling SystemsHigh-Temperature District Cooling Systems: Sustainable Cooling Solutions for Urban Environments
Readership: Researchers, professionals, academics and graduate students in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, energy studies and industrial engineering.