A methodology for a thermal energy building audit

The present paper introduces a new method for the certification of the energy consumption of a building recording its “energy behavior”. The method utilizes energy indices such as Index of Thermal Charge or Index of Energy Disposition to simulate the heat losses of the building and the heat flow bec...

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Published in:Building and environment 2004-02, Vol.39 (2), p.195-199
Main Authors: Botsaris, Pantelis N., Prebezanos, Spyridon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Building construction
Energy audit
Energy saving
Energy technology
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Summary:The present paper introduces a new method for the certification of the energy consumption of a building recording its “energy behavior”. The method utilizes energy indices such as Index of Thermal Charge or Index of Energy Disposition to simulate the heat losses of the building and the heat flow because of the temperature difference (Δ T) from the inner to outer space. The present method and the algorithm that is implemented could be used as a part of a building energy audit or as a single audit method. Additionally it could be used for the inspection of the energy efficiency in public or municipal buildings. The forenamed method is currently under investigation by the present research team.
ISSN:0360-1323
1873-684X
DOI:10.1016/j.buildenv.2003.08.016