Browsing College of Engineering and Informatics by Author "Keane, Marcus M."
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Assessing capital investment on energy improvement projects from a global energy management perspective: a tri-generation case study
Coffey, Ronan; Coakley, Daniel; Sterling, Raymond; Finnerty, Noel; McDonagh, Shane; Keane, Marcus M. (NUI Galway, 2016)For multi-national companies, assessment of energy improvement projects across a global site-base requires a thorough understanding of the driving factors affecting energy consumption on each site. Traditionally, assessment ... -
Attitudes and approaches of Irish retrofit industry professionals towards achieving nearly zero-energy buildings
Zuhaib, Sheikh; Manton, Richard; Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena; Keane, Marcus M.; Goggins, Jamie (Emerald, 2017-04-10)Abstract Purpose There is profound demand for higher skills and expertise in retrofitting the existing building stock of Europe. The delivery of low- or nearly zero-energy retrofits is highly dependent on technical ... -
An automated standard-based life cycle quality inspection methodology for smart precast concrete solutions in buildings
Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena; Goggins, Jamie; de la Torre, Oscar; Holleran, Dave; Keane, Marcus M. (Taylor & Francis, 2019-07-29)Built2Spec research project brought together a new and breakthrough set of tools in order to improve construction quality inspection processes. These can be put into the hands of construction stakeholders to help meet ... -
Building effectiveness communication ratios for improved building life cycle management
Morrissey, Elmer; Keane, Marcus M.; O’Donnell, James; McCarthy, John (International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA), 2005-08-15)Many existing building energy performance assessment frameworks, quantifying and categorising buildings post occupancy, offer limited feedback on design decisions. An environment providing decision makers with pertinent ... -
Building performance optimization using cross-domain scenario modeling, linked data, and complex event processing
O’Donnell, James; Corry, Edward; Hasan, Souleiman; Keane, Marcus M.; Curry, Edward (Elsevier, 2013-01-28)The scenario modeling method empowers building managers by enabling comprehensive performance analysis in commercial buildings, but is currently limited to data from the building management domain. This paper proposes that ... -
Calibrated CFD simulation to evaluate thermal comfort in a highly-glazed naturally ventilated room
Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena; Geron, Marco; Keane, Marcus M. (Elsevier, 2013-08-30)Natural ventilation is a sustainable solution to maintaining healthy and comfortable environmental conditions in buildings. However, the effective design, construction and operation of naturally ventilated buildings require ... -
CASCADE methodology and tool: appliedICT for energy efficient airports
Costa, Andrea; Blanes, Luis M.; Réhault, Nicolas; Keane, Marcus M. (World SB14 Barcelona, 2014-10-28)This paper gives an overview on the CASCADE project, methodology and on a stakeholdercentered solution called the CASCADE Tool that integrates Fault Detection and Diagnosis (FDD)into a comprehensive energy management ... -
Combining engineering and qualitative models to fault diagnosis in air handling units
Struss, Peter; Sterling, Raymond; Febres, Jesus; Sabir, Umbreen; Keane, Marcus M. (IOS Press, 2014-08-18)This paper presents a methodology for model-based fault localization and identification that exploits both numerical (Modelica) models and a qualitative model-based approach to diagnosis. It has been applied to diagnosis ... -
A computational toolchain for the automatic generation of multiple Reduced-Order Models from CFD simulations
Marzullo, Thibault; Keane, Marcus M.; Geron, Marco; Monaghan, Rory F. D. (Elsevier, 2019-05-25)This paper describes the development of a systematic tool chain capable of automatically extracting accurate and efficient Reduced-Order Models (ROMs) from Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. These ROMs can ... -
Defining corporate energy policy and strategy to achieve carbon emissions reduction in non-energy intensive multi-site industrial organisations
Finnerty, Noel; Contreras, Sergio; Sterling, Raymond; Coakley, Daniel; Keane, Marcus M. (University of Maribor Press, 2017-07-05)Research on the components and characteristics of long-term energy policy and strategies in large organisations is limited. Non-energy intensive multinationals do not face the environmental regulations required by their ... -
Defining corporate energy policy and strategy to achieve carbon Emissions reduction Targets via energy MANAGEMENT in non-energy intensive multi-site manufacturing organisations
Finnerty, Noel; Sterling, Raymond; Contreras, Sergio; Coakley, Daniel; Keane, Marcus M. (Elsevier, 2018-03-14)Research on the characteristics of long-term energy policy and associated strategies in multisite manufacturing organisations is limited. Non-energy intensive multinationals do not face the environmental regulations ... -
Development of a framework for activation of aggregator led flexibility
O’Connell, Sarah; Keane, Marcus M. (MDPI, 2021-08-12)This paper presents a novel framework architecture for an online, real¿time flexibility as¿ sessment and activation platform targeted at unlocking the flexibility potential of commercial build¿ ings and smaller industrial ... -
Development of a global energy management system (GEMS) for the life sciences industry
Finnerty, Noel; Coakley, Daniel; Sterling, Raymond; Keane, Marcus M.; Coffey, Ronan (NUI Galway, 2015-08)For multi-national companies, assessment of cost effective energy efficiency projects across a global site base is a complex problem involving multiple variables. This research project proposes a novel methodology for ... -
Development of a Global Energy Management System for non-energy intensive multi-site industrial organisations: A methodology
Finnerty, Noel; Sterling, Raymond; Coakley, Daniel; Contreras, Sergio; Coffey, Ronan; Keane, Marcus M. (Elsevier, 2017-01-25)For multi-site organisations, informed decision making on capital investment aimed at improving energy performance and cutting carbon emissions, across a global site base, is a complex problem. This work presents the ... -
Development of a global energy management system for the life sciences industry: an energy management maturity model implementation
Finnerty, Noel; Sterling, Raymond; Coakley, Daniel; Keane, Marcus M. (NUI Galway, 2015-11)The Global Energy Management System (GEMS) research project proposes a novel methodology for assessing capital energy-efficiency projects at a global level. The paper scope covers the systematic development and implementation ... -
Diagnostics and intervention methods for façade retrofit of post-WWII non-domestic buildings in Europe for energy efficiency
Zuhaib, Sheikh; Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena; Keane, Marcus M.; Goggins, Jamie (NUI Galway, 2016-08-29)The growing demand of deep façade retrofits in refurbishment projects across Europe, is often accompanied by low-energy targets and architectural attributes. Factors like variability in context, material, environment and ... -
Energy efficiency facets: Innovative district cooling systems
Passerini, Francesco; Sterling, Raymond; Keane, Marcus M.; Klobut, Krzysztof; Costa, Andrea (Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, 2017-03-31)Cooling demand in buildings is globally increasing, therefore developing more efficient cooling systems is important for the sustainability of European cities. Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the ... -
An energy management maturity model for multi-site industrial organisations with a global presence
Finnerty, Noel; Sterling, Raymond; Coakley, Daniel; Keane, Marcus M. (Elsevier, 2017-07-27)Literature reviewed suggests energy maturity models are in their infancy in the energy management sector, with little practical guidance for their implementation in multi-site organisations. In addressing this gap, this ... -
Formal Calibration methodology for a CFD model of a naturally ventilated room
Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena; Walsh, Michael; Keane, Marcus M. (2011)This paper describes a systematic methodology for the development of calibrated thermodynamic Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models for controlled environments in buildings utilising wireless sensor networks. ... -
Formal calibration methodology for CFD models of naturally ventilated indoor environments
Hajdukiewicz, Magdalena; Geron, Marco; Keane, Marcus M. (Elsevier, 2012-08-31)Well planned natural ventilation strategies and systems in the built environments may provide healthy and comfortable indoor conditions, while contributing to a significant reduction in the energy consumed by buildings. ...