Title: Selecting HVAC systems for typical UK office buildings.
Abstract: The energy performance of different HVAC systems varies, and, more importantly, is dependent to the characteristics of the building. To select a suitable HVAC system for a particular building at early design stages presents a significant challenge to engineers. In this paper, we use a typical open-plan UK office building to analyse the correlation between its dynamic load profile and the performance of various HVAC systems. Energy Plus models of the building and the systems are created. A number of parameters (e.g. insulation level, HVAC system types, supply air temperature setpoint and fresh air supply) that affect the heating/cooling energy consumption are varied. By running a series of experiments and analysing the results, we aim to provide guidelines to assist the selection of HVAC systems for UK office buildings.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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