Sustainable Methods used to reduce the Energy Consumption by Various Facilities in Airport Terminals.
Abstract :- The purpose of this article is to identify the energy challenges faced by airports especially with regards to the energy consumed by the terminal building and suggest suitable energy conservation techniques based on what has already been implemented in few airports around the world. We have identified the various facilities and systems which are responsible for a major share of the consumption of energy by airport terminals and we have suggested measures to effectively overcome these problems.
- INTRODUCTION
Energy consumption has become a growing concern in today’s world. This is because of the non-renewable nature of a major source of energy i.e., the fossil fuels and the pollution this energy source brings with it. Ozone layer depletion and increase of carbon dioxide in the atmospheric composition are among the few problems which arise due to burning of fossil fuels. There is an increasing demand to shift towards renewable and non-polluting energy sources such as solar and wind energy. Airports are the cornerstones of the aviation industry. The functioning, maintenance and the facilities available in airport terminals are a matter of pride for the respective cities and countries they are situated in and help boost tourism and the global image of the place.They are iconic buildings that influence the firstimpressions of tourists who visit any country. So, naturally, a lot of funds are spent on ensuring that the passengers have a comfortable stay in the airport. This often means spending a lot of energy on systems which improve the ambience and the user experience. A lot of airports around the world have adopted sustainable techniques and energy sources which do not compromise on the user experience. Some of these techniques have been successfully proved to reduce the ecological footprint of the respective airports.In the past few years, energy, or the lack thereof, has become a growing concern among people.