Residential retrofit in the UK: The optimum retrofit measures necessary for effective heat pump use

Residential Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Retrofit Monitoring

Multiple Modifications in Stepwise Retrofit of Heat Exchanger Networks

This work considers improving the heat recovery of an existing heat exchanger network (HEN) while minimizing the total annualized cost of the retrofit design. The focus is on stepwise approaches that generate, starting from the base case network, a candidate retrofit HEN at each step in order to sequentially retrofit the HEN topology while permitting user intervention during the resolution proc...

the use of appropriate madm model for ranking the vendors of mci equipments using fuzzy approach

abstract nowadays, the science of decision making has been paid to more attention due to the complexity of the problems of suppliers selection. as known, one of the efficient tools in economic and human resources development is the extension of communication networks in developing countries. so, the proper selection of suppliers of tc equipments is of concern very much. in this study, a ...

Masonry Type Retrofit Applications

A mechanical device especially designed for the application of low-level posttensioning forces to glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars was developed at the University of Missouri-Rolla. Some of the advantageous features of this device are that it is simple to assemble and the low-level post-tensioning forces can be applied manually and safely without the need for hydraulic jacks or heavy ...

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...