Title: A study on heating and cooling requirements for green buildings and refugee settlements

Authors: Selen Cekinir; Onder Ozgener; Leyla Ozgener

Addresses: Department of Computer Technologies, Vocational School, Yaşar University, TR-35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey ' Solar Energy Institute, Ege University, TR-35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Celal Bayar University, TR-45140 Muradiye, Manisa, Turkey

Abstract: In this study, geothermal-based three different systems are examined comparatively and a decision-making method is used to find the best option to use in refugee settlements. Earth air heat exchanger (EAHE), vertical ground source heat pump (VGSHP), and horizontal ground source heat pump (HGSHP) are evaluated from the viewpoint of environmental impact, performance, economy, and health. This study is the first study related to the evaluation of EAHE and GSHP systems by using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). It is concluded that EAHE is the best option for refugee settlements; also EAHE is a healthier option for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; energy and society; earth air heat exchanger; EAHE; investment; refugee; global warming.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2022.122432

International Journal of Global Warming, 2022 Vol.26 No.4, pp.391 - 404

Received: 04 Jun 2021
Accepted: 05 Sep 2021
Published online: 25 Apr 2022 *

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