A study on degree-day regions of Turkey

In Turkey, four degree-day regions stated in the standards are used in building heating energy load calculations. Deficiencies about the degree-day regions are mentioned in some other studies. In this paper, a different climatic zone approach suggested by International Energy Agency (IEA) regarding...

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Published in:Energy efficiency 2016-04, Vol.9 (2), p.525-532
Main Authors: Pusat, Saban, Ekmekci, Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Building codes
Climate
Climate change
Climatic zones
Cold
Cooling
Cooling systems
Economics and Management
Energy
Energy consumption
Energy Efficiency
Energy Policy
Environment
Environmental Economics
Green buildings
Heating
HVAC
Insulation
International
Load
Measurement techniques
Original Article
Radiation
Renewable and Green Energy
Studies
Sustainable Development
Temperature
Thermal insulation
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Summary:In Turkey, four degree-day regions stated in the standards are used in building heating energy load calculations. Deficiencies about the degree-day regions are mentioned in some other studies. In this paper, a different climatic zone approach suggested by International Energy Agency (IEA) regarding both heating and cooling degree-day data, derived from Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) data, is used. Results are presented graphically and compared with the current regulations. The second degree-day region, according to Turkish Standard (Thermal Insulation Requirements for Buildings (TS 825)), is divided into four climatic zones with the method proposed by IEA. Difference between monthly outdoor temperature values of the second degree-day region and cities in this region is up to 6.4 °C which is high. The conclusion of this study is that the climatic variables should be evaluated in detail, and a new climatic zone study should be done regarding both heating and cooling loads. This will imply new building energy load calculations for all cities in Turkey.
ISSN:1570-646X
1570-6478
DOI:10.1007/s12053-015-9378-7