Original scientific paper

Dynamic Method for Calculating Energy Need in HVAC Systems

Ivan Horvat ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Damir Dović ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

In this paper the new dynamic method for calculation of energy for heating, cooling and mechanical ventilation is presented. The method is based on a combination of the simple hourly method, from EN ISO 13790, and a modification of the existing calculation procedure for determination of the energy need for mechanical ventilation, described in Algorithm for calculation of the energy need for HVAC systems. Developed method, incorporated in Croa-tian national Algorithms used for energy certification of buildings, enables the determination of the hourly energy need for heating and cooling which includes all energy flows that occur during the air conditioning process (moistening, dehumidifying, etc.). Simulations are performed for a Croatian reference dwelling, equipped with two different HVAC systems. The results are compared against those obtained from the quasi-steady state monthly method, also described in Algorithms. The comparison proved that the application of the quasi-steady state method would preclude the correct calculations in buildings with air conditioning.

Keywords

energy need for heating and cooling; HVAC systems, energy performance certification of buildings; simple hourly method

Hrčak ID:

159195

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/159195

Publication date:

6.6.2016.

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