2025: CONECT. Book of Abstracts

Published: 09.05.2025

CONECT 2025 XVIII International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies

Dace Lauka (Author)

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A Comprehensive Data Monitoring and Logging System for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs in Agricultural Robotics

Guido Soosaar, Tormi Lillerand (Author)

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Advancing Electricity Storage Technologies with a System Dynamics Approach

Laura Kristiāna Vičmane, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Scenario Modelling for Municipal Energy Transition in the Baltic Sea Region

Laura Kristiāna Vičmane, Dace Lauka, Ģirts Bohvalovs, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Assessment of Potential Environmental Impact: Synthetic and Natural Binders

Nuushuun Gboe, Mantas Garnevičius, Raimondas Grubliauskas (Author)

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Enhancing Diesel Engine Performance and Reducing Tailpipe Emissions with Biodiesel Mixture Ethanol and Butanol Blends at Varying Speeds

Shumani Ramuhaheli, Christopher Enweremadu (Author)

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Hydraulic Modelling for Environmentally Friendly Small Hydropower: Innovations and Applications

Oksana Halych, Petr Nowak, Eva Bilkova, Oleksandr Riabenko (Author)

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Geospatial Analysis for Environmental Engineering: a Literature Review

Anna Kubule, Lauma Balode, Līga Sniega (Author)

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Selection of Criteria for Load Analysis on Electrical Grid in the Context of Transport Electrification in Latvia

Aleksandrs Scedrovs, Maksims Feofilovs (Author)

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Optimizing Energy Balancing and Fleet Electrification through Intelligent Charging Systems: a Data-Driven Approach for Small-Scale Energy Storage Aggregators

Aivars Rubenis, Girts Aleksans, Aigars Laizāns (Author)

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Defining the Social-Economical Dimension of Electric Vehicle Peak Charging Shifting in Latvia

Kārlis Mendziņš, Aiga Barisa (Author)

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Modelling and Evaluation of Photovoltaic Systems Combined with Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

Gerald Steinmaurer, Christian Wagner (Author)

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Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Environmental Impact: a Neuro-Fuzzy Model for Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Strawberry Production

Maksims Feofilovs, Majid Zaeemi, Andrea Cappelli, Francesco Romagnoli (Author)

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Mycelium Thermal Insulation Material

Ilze Luksta, Ilze Vamža, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Regional Life Cycle Inventory of Soft Wheat in Central Italy: a Primary Data-Based Study

Claudia Camplone, Renzo Santi, Francesco Romagnoli, Luisa Paolotti, Lorenzo Covarelli, Lucia Rocchi (Author)

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Hydrogen Sulfide Removal from Biogas Using Polyurethane Foam and Cellular Concrete Waste Biofilters: Experimental Evaluation and Comsol Simulation

Kamyab Mohammadi, Rasa Vaiskunaite (Author)

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Enhancing Lipid Extraction and Transesterification Efficiency to Optimise Microalgal Biodiesel

Fosca Conti, Arianna Manzato (Author)

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Cultivation of Euglena Gracilis on Residues from a Food Industry

Valeria Mezzanotte, Elena Passalacqua, Marco Mantovani, Katia Parati, Elena Ficara (Author)

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Sustainable Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Spruce and Pine Greenery: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potential

Marcis Mezulis, Lauris Arbidans, Vizma Nikolajeva, Maris Lauberts, Uldis Grinfelds, Maris Klavins (Author)

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Hydrothermal Humification of Spruce Greenery as an Environmentally Friendly Tool for Production of Synthetic Humic Substances and Evaluation of Reaction Dynamics

Lauris Arbidans, Marcis Mezulis, Maris Klavins, Uldis Grinfelds (Author)

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Effect of Drying Temperature on the Anthocyanin Profile of Selected Berry Press Residues

Taisija Gricenko, Alise Zommere, Linards Klavins, Jorens Kviesis (Author)

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence Technology in the Fulfilment of Sustainable Development Goals in Biogas Production

Mariam Adeoba, Dr Thanyani Pandelani, Dr Harry Ngwangwa, Dr Tracy Masebe (Author)

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Review of Biogas Production and Bio-Methane Potential of Fish Solid Waste and Fish Waste

Mariam Adeoba, Kwenza, Prof Thanyani Pandelani (Author)

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Syngas Biomethanation: Overcoming Microbial, Reactor, and Process Limitations for a Sustainable Energy Future

Zane Kusnere, Vladimirs Kirsanovs, Dace Lauka, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Liquid-State Surface Fermentation of Mycelium Mats to Produce Sustainable Leather-Like Materials

Fosca Conti, Beatrice Benetti (Author)

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Enhancing Methanogenesis in Anaerobic Bioreactors Using Phragmites Australis and Additives – a Review

Zamira Kazizova, Alvydas Zagorskis (Author)

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Blockchain Solutions for Decarbonization: Insights from a Bibliometric Analysis

Anete Kalniņa, Francesco Romagnoli, Maksims Feofilovs (Author)

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Advanced Welded Structures for Adaptive Mobile Power Stations: Design and Analysis

Armand Pellja, Jüri Olt, Olga Liivapuu (Author)

83-84
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Potential of Wind-Hydrogen (Power2x) Energy Systems in Latvia

Anastasija Treimane, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

85-86
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Design Strategy and Optimization of a Renewable-Based Energy Mix in Latvia Region

Giovanni Brumana, Gatis Bazbauers, Giuseppe Franchini, Elisa Ghirardi, Madara Rieksta (Author)

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Material Flow Analysis of Residual Biomass for Combustion for Latvia with Sankey Diagrams

Mikelis Dzikevics, Aleksandra Kasakovska, Amanda Sturmane, Oskars Svedovs, Vladimirs Kirsanovs (Author)

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Application of Aspen Plus Software for Research into Sustainable Biomass Utilization Topics: a Review

Oskars Svedovs, Haralds Siktars, Vladimirs Kirsanovs (Author)

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From Wind to Power: Unlocking Latvia's Renewable Energy Potential for Climate Neutrality

Evelīna Behmane, Līga Rozentāle, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

90-91
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The Potential of Energy Community Development in Latvia through Dynamic Building and Renewable Technology Modeling

Ricards Stivrins, Agris Kamenders, Claudio Rochas (Author)

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Techno-Economic Optimization of Solar Panel Installations: Balancing Thermal Performance and Economic Viability

Kudzanayi Chiteka, Prof. CC Enweremadu (Author)

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Implications of Climate Change on PV Generation in Semi‑Arid Zones

Aiman Albatayneh (Author)

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Investigations on Passive Solar Liquid Desiccant Regenerator under Indoor Simulated Conditions

Jignesh Mehta, Shailesh Gandhi, Jaydeep Bhatt (Author)

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Analysis of Photovoltaic Railway Noise Barrier Configuration for Green Energy Generation

Andrew Saleeb, Raimondas Grubliauskas (Author)

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Climate Diplomacy of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania: Where Do They Compare in Climate Action, Based on Their Involvement in the UN Climate Conferences

Audrius Sabūnas (Author)

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Invasive Plant Biomass as a Resource of Biologically Active Substances for Bioeconomy

Eva Borska, Jorens Kviesis, Evelina Niedrite, Linda Ansone-Bertina, Māris Kļaviņš (Author)

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Recultivation Strategies for Peat Extraction Fields: a Case Study in Latvia

Dita Kažmēre, Maksims Feofilovs, Francesco Romagnoli (Author)

104-105
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Carbon Farming: Calculation of Emitted and Sequestered Carbon for an Agricultural Enterprise Field Farming

Kristiāna Elza Rozīte, Arnis Dzalbs, Zane Kusnere (Author)

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Transforming Energy Use in Agriculture: Pathways to Sustainability and Climate Neutrality in Latvia

Egita Kapleite, Veronika Liberova, Dace Paule, Jeļena Pubule, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Evaluating Carbon Farming Practices: a System Dynamics Model for Soil Organic Carbon Management in Agriculture

Jeļena Pubule, Vanda RAGOVSKA, Pal Davidsen, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Tangled Threads of Opportunity: a CO₂ Valorisation Roadmap for Regional Decarbonisation

Viktorija Terjanika, Krista Laktuka, Jelena Pubule, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Innovative Strategies for CO₂ Storage in Marine Environments: Assessing Feasibility and Environmental Impact

Ance Erdmane, Dace Lauka (Author)

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Climate Change Effects on Aquaculture: a Case Study of Latvia

Agnese Eizenberga, Liga Proskina (Author)

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Systematic Literature Review: Comparison between Different Forest Biomass Estimation Methods

Valērija Kosteviča, Ilze Vamža, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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The Comparison of Sustainable Aviation Fuels through Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) and Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ)

Wei-Cheng Wang, Jhe-Kai Lin, Rusdan Nugroho (Author)

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Carbon Footprint Mitigation in the Manufacture of Biodiesel from Recycled Frying Oil Using Ethanol as an Alternative

Manolo Córdova, Rashel Gavilanes, Fabián Silva, Danny Chiliquinga, Enrique Barreno (Author)

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Multi-Criteria Assessment of Carbon Farming: Evaluating Key Performance Indicators

Lelde Vistarte, Lauma Balode, Veronika Liberova, Tereza Bezrucko, Valerija Kostevica, Jeļena Pubule (Author)

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Thermal Performance, Energy and Environmental Assessment of Bamboobased Panels from Industrial Wastes for Low Carbon Buildings

Costanza Vittoria Fiorini, Matteo Sambucci, Vittoria Sapone, Loveille Jun Gonzaga, Michael Edgardo Perez Roa, Jacopo Tirillò, Antonio Zuorro, Andrea Vallati (Author)

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Hydrothermal Carbonization of Sludge Digestate – Optimization for Energy Application

Milan Malhotra, Halina Pawlak Kruczek, Khanh-Quang Tran (Author)

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Carbon Farming in the EU: a Policy Tool or a Business Opportunity?

Krista Laktuka, Ilze Luksta, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Building Capacity for Circular Economy: Cross-Regional Insights on Waste Management, Resource Efficiency, and Ecodesign from the Baltic Sea and Kazakhstan

Christopher Meyer, Laima Gerlitz, Gunnar Prause (Author)

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Mixed Textile Recycling: Opportunities for Sustainable Product Development

Megija Valtere, Tereza Bezrucko, Veronika Liberova, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Developing Low-CO₂, 3D-Printable Concrete with Waste Ash and Recycled Aggregates

Alise Sapata, Māris Šinka, Līga Puzule, Ernests Plūmiņš, Pēteris Šlosbergs, Diāna Bajāre (Author)

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Social Life Cycle Assessment for Wild Harvesting and Cultivation of F.Lumbricalis Red Macroalgae

Riccardo Paoli, Joseph Santi Pechsiri, Alexandre Souza, Francesco Romagnoli (Author)

128-129
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Challenges, Best Practices and Solutions for Sustainable Local Food Supply Chains in Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden

Beate Zlaugotne, Julija Gusca, Marja Lena Bostrom, Mats Larsson, Anders Lareke, Ieva Mockeviciene (Author)

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Hardening and Resistance of Magnesia Binders of Various Compositions

Olga Miryuk (Author)

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Screening Life Cycle Assessment of Biobased Vitrimer Component Synthesis

Anda Fridrihsone, Arnis Abolins, Mikelis Kirpluks (Author)

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First Insights into the Efficiency of Latvia’s Beverage Packaging Deposit Refund System

Ulla Milbreta, Beate Zlaugotne, Dace Jansone-Vevere, Silvija Nora Kalnins, Jūlija Gušča (Author)

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Interventions for Engaging Households in the Circular Economy

Anna Elīza Vereskuna, Ingūna Brēmane, Andra Blumberga (Author)

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Facilitating Regional Innovation through Sustainable and Multimodal Transport Solutions: the Case of Lithuanian Country-Wide Collective Approach

Christopher Meyer, Laima Gerlitz (Author)

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Local-Level Challenges in Sustainable Mobility: Survey Results from the Baltic Sea Region

Alina Safronova, Aiga Barisa, Anna Volkova, Kertu Lepiksaar (Author)

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The Role of Household Income in Identifying Energy Poverty

Liva Snitko, Liga Rozentale, Andra Blumberga, Dr.habil.sc.ing. Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Sustainable Development of Ports: Analysis of Climate Neutrality Strategies for Case of Latvia

Aivis Kļaviņš, Vladimirs Kirsanovs, Maksims Feofilovs (Author)

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A Multicriteria Decision-Making-Based Approach for Prioritizing Sustainable Building Construction Barriers in a Developing Economy

Syed Shujaa Safdar Gardezi, Asad ULLAH (Author)

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Advancing Local Climate Action: Insights from the Piedmont Region, Italy

Alessandra Colocci, Antonella Pietta (Author)

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Policy Analysis on Microbial Biomass Value Chains

Jelizaveta Palcevska, Kushan Pasantha Gamini Gamage Akuratiya Gamage, Krista Laktuka, Valdis Vītoliņš, Ilze Vamza, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Evaluation of Long-Term Nitrogen and Phosphorus Concentrations in Drainage Field Research Scale Monitoring Sites in Latvia

Ieva Siksnane, Ainis Lagzdins, Arturs Veinbergs (Author)

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Numerical Estimation of Wall Height for Protecting Humans from Accidental Hydrogen Explosion Consequences

DSc Yurii Skob, DSc Sergiy Yakovlev, DSc Oksana Pichugina, Dr. Oleksii Kartashov, DSc Igor Bychkov, Dr. Volodymyr Khalturin (Author)

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Parameters Regulating Microorganism Properties and Influencing Soil Remediation Potential

Vaida Paliuliene, Saulius Vasarevičius (Author)

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Sustainability Assessment of Fire-Retardant Chemicals: The Critical Role of Functional Unit Selection in an LCA-based study

Nidhiben Patel, Francesco Romagnoli, Riccardo Paoli, Uno Mäeorg, Lauri Vares, Artur Kaljo, Nicola Girelli, Giuseppe Tomasoni (Author)

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Assessment of Biomass Ash Impact on Soil Quality Changes

Norbertas Eigelis, Ilze Vamža, Saulius Vasarevičius (Author)

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The Caloric Value of Municipal Solid Waste Generated in Georgia for Energy Recovery

Ketevan Tskhakaia (Author)

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Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Approach for Causal Investigation of Causes and Challenges for Demolition Waste Sustainable Management

Syed Shujaa Safdar Gardezi, Sajjad Shukurullah, Ishtiaq Hassan (Author)

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From Waste to Polyurethanes: Environmental Assessment of Bio-Polyols Based on Used Cooking Oil

Anda Fridrihsone, Arnis Āboliņš (Author)

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Advancing Sustainable Construction in the Baltic Region by Industrial By-Products and Waste Valorization: A Review

Laura Vitola, Rudolfs Krastins, Danute Vaiciukyniene (Author)

159-160
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Policy Analysis of Latvia’s Waste Sector: A System Dynamics Approach

Ģirts Bohvalovs, Andra Blumberga, Vivita Priedniece, Terēza Bezručko, Veronika Liberova, Anna Kubule, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Municipal Wastewater By-Products Utilisation

Elīna Miķelsone, Dace Paule, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Comparative Analysis of the Thermal Decomposition Process of Asbestos Wastes from Different Regions

Robert Kusiorowski, Anna Gerle, Magdalena Kujawa, Valentin Antonovič, Renata Boris (Author)

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Anaerobic Digestion of Solid Lubricant Waste from Steel Wire Drawing

Elena Collina, Marco Mantovani, Elena Passalacqua, Marina Lasagni, Valeria Mezzanotte (Author)

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Understanding Hard-to-Reach: Mental Models Behind Household Waste Practices

Ingūna Brēmane, Veronika Liberova, Dagnija Blumberga, Andra Blumberga (Author)

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Sustainable Fire Retardants for Wood: Bridging the Gap Between Safety and Sustainability

Nidhiben Patel, Francesco Romagnoli, Riccardo Paoli, Nicola Girelli, Giuseppe Tomasoni (Author)

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Overheating Risk Assessment in Passive Energy Innovations in Spain

Markel Arbulu, Jorge Otaegi, Iñigo Rodríguez Vidal, Xabat Oregi (Author)

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Applying AI to HVAC Systems: a Critical Analysis of Data-Related Challenges

Dalia Mohammed Talat Ebrahim Ali, Violeta Motuzienė (Author)

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Transforming Non-Residential Buildings: the Role of Subsidies and Sustainable Energy Consumption

Madara Rieksta, Giovanni Brumana, Gatis Bazbauers (Author)

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Heat Recovery Ventilation in Spanish Apartments: Costs, Benefits, and Feasibility

Jorge Otaegi, Markel Arbulu, Xabat Oregi, Iñigo RODRÍGUEZ-VIDAL4 Rodriguez-Vidal (Author)

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Advancing Towards Positive Energy Districts (PED) Using a Life Cycle Assessment Approach

Līga Puzule, Māris Šinka, Anatolijs Borodinecs (Author)

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Thermal Behavior of Piggyback Laid District Heating and District Cooling Pipes

Stefan Dollhopf, Aaron Wieland, Ingo Weidlich (Author)

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Modelling and Characterization of an Ice Storage for Optimized Operation

Christian Wagner, Gayaneh Issayan (Author)

25-26
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Role of Energy Management System in Schoolsand Primary Schools in Riga

Elvis Berjoza, Ingūna Brēmane, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Conceptual Framework for Algorithm Development in Sustainable Asset Management of District Heating Networks

Pakdad Langroudi, Ingo Weidlich (Author)

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GIS-Based Assessment of 5th Generation District Heating and Cooling (5GDHC) Systems with Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage

Stanislav Chicherin, Jonathan Hachez, Afraz Mehmood Chaudhry, Svend Bram (Author)

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Typical Problems and the Solutions for Heating Substations

Romi Viskar, Kertu Lepiksaar (Author)

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Feasibility Analysis of District Cooling Technologies in Cold Climate: a Comparative Study

Sreenath Sukumaran, Anna Volkova, Siim Erik Pugal, Sylvester Ofili, Tanel Kirs (Author)

33-34
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Thermal Performance Analysis of Phase Change Material Thermal Energy Storage Prototype

Saulius Pakalka, Jolanta Donėlienė, Tomas Razvanovičius (Author)

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Towards Introduction of Electric Buses: Public Attitudes in Context of Temperature Comfort Level

Aivars Rubenis, Dr. Aigars Laizāns, Leslie R. Adrian (Author)

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The Implementation of the District Heating Energy Security Index through a Legislation Framework

Marita Zirne, Vivita Priedniece (Author)

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The Road to Zero-Emission Fleets: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Role of Data-Driven Decision-Making

Vadims Morozovs, Aivars Rubenis, Jelena Tonova (Author)

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Comparative Study of the Thermal Properties of Nanoparticle-Enhanced Phase Change Materials for Building Envelope Applications

Jānis Narbuts, Ruta Vanaga (Author)

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Boosting Energy Transition of the Dairy alue Chain: a Life Project

Beatrice Marchi, Enrico Bertagna, Silvia Cardini, Francesco Romagnoli, Simone Zanoni (Author)

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Exergy Calculations in Wastewater Systems. Case Study

Girts Kronbergs, Egīls Dzelzītis (Author)

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