Comparison of space heating energy consumption of residential buildings based on traditional and model-based techniques

ONLINE ONLY. "This paper presents a comparison of different scenarios in controlling the space heating systems in residential buildings. The space heating energy consumption of a three-storey residential building is estimated using traditional control methods (fixed-temperature schedule and fix...

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Published in:Buildings (Basel) 2017-06, Vol.7 (2), p.1-17
Main Authors: Upamali Perera, Degurunnehalage Wathsala, Skeie, Nils-Olav
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:ONLINE ONLY. "This paper presents a comparison of different scenarios in controlling the space heating systems in residential buildings. The space heating energy consumption of a three-storey residential building is estimated using traditional control methods (fixed-temperature schedule and fixed-time schedule) and a mathematical model-based control strategy. The model-based control technique takes the usage pattern of the building into account and operates the heaters based on the calculated heating time of the building. The results from the experiments confirm that the use of a model in heating control is the best option, which can save up to 1400 kWh and 320 kWh per year compared to a fixed-temperature schedule and fixed-time schedule, respectively." "Keywords: buildings, energy saving, heating time, mathematical model, usage pattern."
ISSN:2075-5309
2075-5309