Conference Papers

All the papers listed below are peer-reviewed:

  1. 鈥淔easibility Analysis of Distributed Energy Generation at a Ski Resort in Colorado鈥, M. Krarti, D. LoVullo, and M. Steen, Proceedings of ASME Power and Energy Conversion Conference, San Diego, June 28-July 2 (2015).

  2. 鈥淭he Economic and Environmental Benefits from Distributed PV and Wind Technologies in a Colorado Community鈥, M. Krarti and T. Cureton, Proceedings of ASME Power and Energy Conversion Conference, San Diego, June 28-July 2 (2015).

  3. 鈥淚mpact of Passive Cooling Strategies on Energy Consumption Reduction of Residential Buildings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, A. Alaidroos and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Power and Energy Conversion Conference, San Diego, June 28-July 2 (2015).

  4. 鈥淎 New Protocol to Increase the Accuracy and Precision of Savings Estimates for VFDs鈥, R. Del Basio and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Association of Energy Services professionals, AESP National Conference, Orlando, FL, February 9-12 (2015).

  5. 鈥淎utomated Solar Water Pumping Systems for agricultural irrigation applications鈥, H. Chaouch, Y. Abdellaoui, and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, 听EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

  6. 鈥淒esign and construction of a solar concentrator for waste water evaporation in oil drilling applications鈥, S. Chibani and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, 听EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

  7. 鈥淒esign of a Grid-Connected PV System For a company (SICEM) in Tataouine 鈥 Tunisia鈥, A. Guemri and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, 听EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

  8. Optimal Design of a Hybrid Systems for GSM Radio Base Station in Tataouine, Tunisia鈥 A.H. Gabsi and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, 听EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

  9. 鈥淒esign and Development of a Self-Adjusting Solar Dryer Prototype鈥, Y. Abdellaoui, H. Chaouch, S Elgaied and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, 听EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

  10. 鈥淒esign of an Optimal Cogeneration System for a Brick Manufacturing Facility in Tunisia鈥, F. Guemri, Y. Kang, and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, 听EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

  11. 鈥淒evelopment of a response Factor Model for Thermo-Active Building Foundation鈥, B.C. Kwag and M. Krarti, Proceedings of the ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2014, November 14-20, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2014).

  12. 鈥淒evelopment of a Simulation Analysis Environmnett for Ventilated Slab Systems鈥, B. Park and M. Krarti, Proceedings of the ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2014, November 14-20, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2014).

  13. 鈥淓stimation of Lighting Energy Savings from atrium Daylighting for office Buildings鈥, M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Fuel Cells and Energy Sustainability Conference, Boston, MA, June 30 鈥 July 2 (2014).

  14. 鈥淩oof Cover Impact on Cooling Energy Use of Office Buildings鈥, M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Fuel Cells and Energy Sustainability Conference, Boston, MA, June 30 鈥 July 2 (2014).

  15. 鈥淓valuation of the Energy Efficiency Effectiveness of Cool Roofs for Residential Applications鈥, M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Fuel Cells and Energy Sustainability Conference, Boston, MA, June 30 鈥 July 2 (2014).

  16. 鈥淒esign of Distributed Generation Systems for an Apartment Complex in Korea鈥, J. Kim , H. Lim, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

  17. 鈥淓valuation of Distributed Generation Systems for Residential Communities in Mexico鈥, L. H. Huerta Almanza and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

  18. 鈥淔easibility Analysis of Distributed Generation System for Village of Hope in Rural Zambia鈥, K. Metz M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

  19. 鈥淓nergy Efficient Design Strategies for Greenhouses in Colorado", B. Kwag and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

  20. 鈥淧erformance Modeling Comparison of a Solar Combisystems and Solar Water Heaters", M. Maguire, J. Burch, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

  21. 鈥淓nergy Savings from Cleaning Constant Air Volume HVAC Systems鈥, E. Wilson, J, McNeill, J, Zhai, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of COBEE 2012 听Conference, Boulder, CO, August 1-4 (2012).

  22. 鈥淎n Analysis Model for Domestic Hot Water Distribution Systems鈥, J. Maguire, X. Fang, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

  23. 鈥淗ybrid Distributed Power Generation for an Isolated Rural Settlement in Masirah Island, Oman鈥, S. Al-Saadi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

  24. 鈥淎 Methodology to Quantify Residential Energy-Efficiency in a Heating-Dominated Climate鈥, S. Casey, M. Bianchi, D. Roberts, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

  25. 鈥淎nalysis of Thermo-Active Foundations With U-Tube Heat Exchangers鈥, K. Rouissi, M. Krarti, and J. McCartney, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

  26. 鈥淎nalysis of the Energy Saving Potentials for Near-Zero Energy Buildings in Shanghai鈥, J. Huang, D. Seo, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

  27. 鈥淩esidential Energy Analysis: Regression Analysis of Heating Degree Days With Temperature Setback for Selected ASHRAE Climate Zones鈥, P. Kearns and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

  28. 鈥淓valuation of Energy Efficiency Improvement Program for Rental Homes鈥, L. Hermann and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

  29. 鈥淭esting Gas Tankless Water Heater Performance鈥, P. Grant, J. Burch, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

  30. "Analysis of Energy and Water Use of Recreation Facilities" K. Mozes and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, (2010).

  31. "Verification of Energy Savings from Weatherization of Existing Homes" N. Kalinic and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference (2010).

  32. "Methods to Perform Energy Effiicency for Rented Buildings", C. Caramichael and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference (2010).

  33. "Screening Methods for Energy Auditing of Existing Homes", S. Casey, D. Roberts, and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, (2010).

  34. "Development of an Optimization Design Tool for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems", C. Lee, A. Walker, and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, (2010).

  35. "Energy Performance of SIP Homes in the US" M. McCullum and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, (2009)

  36. 鈥淚mpact of daylight Saving Time on Building Energy Use in Kuwait", M. Krarti and A. Hajiah, Proceedings for the ASME Energy Sustainability Conference (2009).

  37. "Impact of Layered Soil on Foundation Heat Transfer ", S. Khaled and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Francisco (2009).

  38. "Genetic Algorithm Based Daylighting Controller", S. Beldi and and M. Krarti, Proceedings for US-EU-China Thermophysics Conference, Renewable Energy, Beijing, China, (2009).

  39. "Feasibility Analysis of CSP Plant in Pakistan", B. Ben Mahmoud and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Alternative Energy Applications Conference, Kuwait, November 2-6, (2009).

  40. "Analysis of Microclimate for a Residential Complex in China", Z. Chen, J. Zhai, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of COBBEE Conference, (2008).

  41. "A Simplified Method to Estimate Cooling Energy Savings from Night Ventilation for Office Buildings鈥 ", X. Liu, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2007).

  42. "Impact of Shape on Thermal Performance of Office Buildings in Kuwait鈥, A. Al-Anzi, D. Seo, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference (2007).

  43. "Impact of Pre-cooling Controls on Reducing Electrical Peak Demand for Commercial Buildings in Tunisia鈥, N. Khaled, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2007).

  44. "A Simplified Method to Predict Energy Cost Savings in Office Buildings Using a Hybrid Desiccant, Absorption chiller, and Natural Gas Turbine Cogeneration with Thermal Energy Storage鈥, J. McNeill, J. Previtali, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2007).

  45. "Lighting Energy Savings from daylighting Through Skylights fro Warehouses鈥, A. Mechergui and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2007).

  46. 鈥淢odeling and Test-and-Rate Methods for Innovative Thermosiphon Solar Heaters鈥, J. Burch, G. Shoukas, M. Brandemuehl, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASES Solar Conference, (2006).

  47. 鈥淣orthward Market Extension for Passive Solar Heaters by Using Pipe Freeze Protection with Freeze-Tolerated Piping鈥, J. Burch, M. Heather, M. Brandemuehl, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASES Solar Conference, (2006).

  48. 鈥淧ipe Freeze Protection for Passive Solar Heaters Using a Room-Air Natural Convection Loop鈥, J. Burch, M. Heather, M. Brandemuehl, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASES Solar Conference, (2006).

  49. 鈥淥ptimal Controls of Thermal Energy Storage Systems to Reduce Cooling Energy Costs鈥, D. Seo and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

  50. 鈥淓xperimental Analysis of Heat Transfer From Ice Rink Floors鈥, J. Mun and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

  51. 鈥淐FD-Based Parametric Analysis of the Performance of Personalized Partition Air Distribution Systems鈥, K. Jeong, M. Krarti, and J. Zhai, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

  52. 鈥淕enetric Algorithm Based Controls for Daylighting鈥, A. Khlifi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

  53. 鈥淚mpact of Shape on Building Energy Use in Tunisia鈥, K. Ouertani and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

  54. 鈥淚mpact of Solar Model on Building Energy Analysis for Kuwait鈥, D. Seo, A. Al-Anzi, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

  55. 鈥淐omparative Analysis of Structural Insulated Panels and Wood Frame Walls for Residential Buildings鈥, M. Krarti and T. Hildreth, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

  56. 鈥淎nalysis of Demand Side Management Measures for Residential Buildings鈥 J. Dark and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

  57. 鈥淚mpact of Multi-Chiller on the Commercial Building Energy Use鈥, M. Menzli and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2005).

  58. 鈥淒aylighting Savings from Skylights鈥 A. Nemri and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2005).

  59. 鈥淚mplementation of 2-D Radiant Floor Models into Energy-Plus鈥, P. Ihm and M. Krarti, International Building Simulation Association-USA Conference, (2004).

  60. 鈥淓xperimental Analysis of Thermal Comfort Based Controls鈥, J. Mun and M. Krarti, accepted for the International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

  61. 鈥淭he Effects of Common Daylighting Strategies on Thermal Comfort and Energy Consumption of a Typical Office Environment鈥 M. Wassmer and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

  62. 鈥淎nalysis of Daylighting Benefits for Office Buildings in Egypt鈥, M. ElMohaimen, G. Hanna, and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

  63. 鈥淐omparative Evaluation of Indoor Thermal Comfort for Green and Conventional Office Buildings鈥 A. Nunez and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

  64. 鈥淧arametric Analysis of Passive and Active Building Thermal Storage Utilization鈥, G. Zhou, M. Krarti, and G. Henze, International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

  65. 鈥淏uilding Energy Code Development for Egypt鈥 J. Huang, M. Krarti, and J. derringer, Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Kuwait, (2003).

  66. 鈥淚ntegration of Optimization Modules Within EnergyPlus鈥, G. Zhou, P. Ihm, M. Krarti, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 6h International Conference of Building Performance Simulation Association, Eindhoven Netherlands, (2003).

  67. Integration of TES Modules within EnergyPlus鈥, P. Ihm, M. Krarti, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 6h International Conference of Building Performance Simulation Association, Eindhoven Netherlands, (2003).

  68. 鈥淣et Metering and Its Impact on PV Program in Tunisia鈥, A. Bouazzi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 3th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC), Osaka, Japan, (2003) 鈥揟his paper received the Best-Paper Award.

  69. 鈥淥verview of District Cooling Systems鈥, M. Krarti, Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Kuwait, (2003).

  70. 鈥淓nergy Management in Buildings鈥, M. Krarti, Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Kuwait, (2003).

  71. 鈥淓fficient Lighting Systems鈥, M. Krarti, Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Kuwait, (2003).

  72. 鈥淭ransient L-G Analysis Applications to Ground-Coupled Heat Transfer鈥, A. Al-Anzi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 10th International Conference in Thermal Analysis, La Marsa, Tunisia, (2001).

  73. CFD Analysis of Ventilation System Performance for Parking Garages鈥, A. Ayari and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 10th International Conference in Thermal Analysis, La Marsa, Tunisia, (2001).

  74. Simplified Design Method for Ventilation Rate in Parking Garages", A. Ayari and M. Krarti, Air 99 Conference Proceedings, (1999).

  75. "Effect of Layered Soil on Basement Heat Transfer'', S. Choi, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VII, (1998).

  76. ``Simplified Prediction Tool for Peak Occupancy Rate in Office Buildings'', D. Keith, and M. Krarti, IESNA Annual Conference Proceedings, (1998).

  77. ``Thermal Performance of Wall/Floor Joints in Building Envelope'', P. Ihm, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 73-82, (1998).

  78. ``Thermal Performance of Ancient Underground Dwellings in Tunisia'', M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 65-72, (1998).

  79. ``Comparative Analysis of Three-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer From Slab-on-Grade Floors'', P. Chuangchid, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 37-44, (1998).

  80. ``Building Energy Performance Simulations to Evaluate Energy Conservation Measures for a Commercial Building in Korea'', K. Kim, J. Yoon, E. Lee, S. Choi, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 19-24, (1998).

  81. ``Foundation Heat Loss for Hot Water Concrete Floor Heating Panels'', P. Chuangchid, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 105-120, (1997).

  82. ``Field Implementation of Heating Optimum Start Controls'', T. Jobe, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 305-318, (1997).

  83. ``Heat Transfer for Commercial Underground Buildings'' S. Choi and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 131-146, (1997).

  84. ``Neural Network Modeling of Measured Data to Predict Building Energy System Retrofit Savings'', D. Cohen, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering conference, pp. 27- 38, (1997).

  85. ``Simplified method for Underground Heat Transfer Calculation'', S. Choi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Building Simulation 97, (1997).

  86. ``Neural Network Model for Ground-Coupled Heat Loss Calculation'', M. Beausoleil and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Building Simulation 97, (1997).

  87. ``Ice Storage System Controls for the Reduction of Operating Cost and Energy Use'', G. Henze and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference Proceedings, pp. 395-403, (1996).

  88. ``Heat Transfer from Slab-on-Grade Floor with Prescribed Heat Flux,'' S. Choi and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference Proceedings, pp. 517-524, (1996).

  89. ``Effect of Hourly Indoor Temperature Variation on Ground Heat Transfer'', M. Krarti and S. Choi, ASME Solar Energy Engineering conference Proceedings, pp. 487-494, (1996).

  90. ``Steady-State Heat Transfer Between Adjacent Basements and Slab-on-Grade Floors,'' R. Grob and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Engineering Conference, pp. 229-243, (1995).

  91. ``Recurrent Neural Networks for Building Energy Use Prediction and System Identification: A Progress Report'', J. Kreider, D. Claridge, P. Curtiss, R. Dodier, J. Haberl, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Engineering Conference, pp. 229-243, (1995).

  92. ``Heuristics for the Optimal Control of Thermal Energy Storage'', G. Henze, M. Laguna, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Meta-heuristics International Conference, (1995).

  93. ``Integral Solutions for Ice Formation and Melting Outward of External Wall of a Pipe'', J. Neto and M. Krarti, Proceedings of the 30th Inter-society Energy Conversion Engineering (IECE) Conference, (1995).

  94. ``A Neural Network Modeling Approach Applied to Energy Conservation Retrofits'', D. Cohen and M. Krarti, Fourth International Conference Proceedings for Building Simulation, pp. 423-430, (1995).

  95. ``Heat Transfer In Layered Soils Beneath Partially Insulated Slab-on-Grade Floors'', S. Gabbard and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VI, pp. 225-234, (1995)

  96. ``Comparison of a Neural Network Model with a Regression Model for Foundation Heat Loss Calculation'', M. Krarti, Proceedings of Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VI, pp. 235-243, (1995)

  97. ``Effect of Air Flow on Heat Transfer in Walls'', M. Krarti, ASME Solar Engineering Proceedings, pp.141-148, (1993).

  98. ``Comparison of Energy Performance of Commonly Used Insulation Configurations for Slab-on-Grade Floors'', M. Krarti, Proceedings of the Fifth Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelope of Buildings Conference, pp. 137-146, (1992).

  99. ``Preliminary Measurements of the Energy Impact of Air Infiltration in a Test Cell", S. Battacharrya, M. Krarti, and D. Claridge, Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Symposium on Improving Energy Efficiency in Hot and humid Climates, pp. 308-317, Houston, TX, (1988). ``Energy Efficiency Design Evaluation for the Texas Department of Corrections", D. Claridge, M. Krarti, and W. Turner, Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Symposium on Improving Energy Efficiency in Hot and humid Climates, pp. 129-136, Houston, TX, (1988).

  100. ``The ITPE Technique Applied to Steady-State Ground-Coupling Problems", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the Tenth Annual ASME Solar Energy Conference, pp. 399-410, Denver, CO, (1988).

  101. ``The Schwartz-Christoffel Transformation Applied to Some Ground-Coupling Problems", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the Tenth Annual ASME Solar Energy Conference, pp. 411-420, Denver, CO, (1988).

  102. ``The ITPE Technique Applications to Time-Varying Two-Dimensional Ground-Coupling Problems", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the Tenth Annual ASME Solar Energy Conference, pp. 441-452, Denver, CO, (1988).

  103. ``Computation of Two-Dimensional Steady-State Temperature Distribution around a Basement", M. Krarti and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Cold Regions Heat Transfer, pp. 91-98, Alberta, Canada (1987).

  104. ``Analytical Model for Heat Transfer in an Underground Air Tunnel", M. Krarti and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the ASME-JSME Thermal Energy Joint Conference, pp. 184-193, Honolulu, Hawaii, (1987).

  105. ``Analytic P-chart Coefficients for Generic Types of Passive Solar Systems'', M. Bida, M. Krarti, and J.F. Kreider, Proceedings of the 11th Passive Solar Conference, pp. 57-61, Boulder, CO, (1986).

  106. ``The Interzone Temperature Profile estimation, Slab-on-Grade Heat Transfer Results", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Poceedings of the 23rd National Heat Transfer Conference, Vol. 41, pp.11-20, Denver, CO, (1985).

  107. ``The Interzone Temperature Profile estimation, Below Grade Basement Heat Transfer Results", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the 23rd National Heat Transfer Conference, Vol. 41, pp.21-29, Denver, CO, (1985).

  108. ``P-chart Correlations for the United States'', E. Hamzawi, M. Krarti, and J.F. Kreider, Proceedings of the 9th Passive Solar Conference, pp. 87-60, Columbus, OH, (1984).