Systematic Simplified Simulation Methodology for Deep Energy Retrofitting Towards Nze Targets Using Life Cycle Energy Assessment
The reduction of energy consumption in the residential sector presents substantial potential through the implementation of energy efficiency improvement measures. Current trends involve the use of simulation tools which obtain the buildings’ energy performance to support the development of...
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| author | José Sánchez Ramos MCarmen Guerrero Delgado Servando Álvarez Domínguez José Luis Molina Félix Francisco José Sánchez de la Flor José Antonio Tenorio Ríos |
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| description | The reduction of energy consumption in the residential sector presents substantial potential through the implementation of energy efficiency improvement measures. Current trends involve the use of simulation tools which obtain the buildings’ energy performance to support the development of possible solutions to help reduce energy consumption. However, simulation tools demand considerable amounts of data regarding the buildings’ geometry, construction, and frequency of use. Additionally, the measured values tend to be different from the estimated values obtained with the use of energy simulation programs, an issue known as the ‘performance gap’. The proposed methodology provides a solution for both of the aforementioned problems, since the amount of data needed is considerably reduced and the results are calibrated using measured values. This new approach allows to find an optimal retrofitting project by life cycle energy assessment, in terms of cost and energy savings, for individual buildings as well as several blocks of buildings. Furthermore, the potential for implementation of the methodology is proven by obtaining a comprehensive energy rehabilitation plan for a residential building. The developed methodology provides highly accurate estimates of energy savings, directly linked to the buildings’ real energy needs, reducing the difference between the consumption measured and the predictions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-020ee4c071c9418e80053750c19f9fc12022-12-22T02:57:31ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732019-08-011216303810.3390/en12163038en12163038Systematic Simplified Simulation Methodology for Deep Energy Retrofitting Towards Nze Targets Using Life Cycle Energy AssessmentJosé Sánchez Ramos0MCarmen Guerrero Delgado1Servando Álvarez Domínguez2José Luis Molina Félix3Francisco José Sánchez de la Flor4José Antonio Tenorio Ríos5Department of thermal machines and engines, University of Cadiz, 11001 Cadiz, SpainDepartment of energy engineering, University of Seville, 41004 Seville, SpainDepartment of energy engineering, University of Seville, 41004 Seville, SpainDepartment of energy engineering, University of Seville, 41004 Seville, SpainDepartment of thermal machines and engines, University of Cadiz, 11001 Cadiz, SpainSpanish National Research Council (CSIC), 28033 Madrid, SpainThe reduction of energy consumption in the residential sector presents substantial potential through the implementation of energy efficiency improvement measures. Current trends involve the use of simulation tools which obtain the buildings’ energy performance to support the development of possible solutions to help reduce energy consumption. However, simulation tools demand considerable amounts of data regarding the buildings’ geometry, construction, and frequency of use. Additionally, the measured values tend to be different from the estimated values obtained with the use of energy simulation programs, an issue known as the ‘performance gap’. The proposed methodology provides a solution for both of the aforementioned problems, since the amount of data needed is considerably reduced and the results are calibrated using measured values. This new approach allows to find an optimal retrofitting project by life cycle energy assessment, in terms of cost and energy savings, for individual buildings as well as several blocks of buildings. Furthermore, the potential for implementation of the methodology is proven by obtaining a comprehensive energy rehabilitation plan for a residential building. The developed methodology provides highly accurate estimates of energy savings, directly linked to the buildings’ real energy needs, reducing the difference between the consumption measured and the predictions.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/16/3038life cycle analysisfeasibility analysisnear zero energy buildingssimplified building thermal modelling |
| spellingShingle | José Sánchez Ramos MCarmen Guerrero Delgado Servando Álvarez Domínguez José Luis Molina Félix Francisco José Sánchez de la Flor José Antonio Tenorio Ríos Systematic Simplified Simulation Methodology for Deep Energy Retrofitting Towards Nze Targets Using Life Cycle Energy Assessment Energies life cycle analysis feasibility analysis near zero energy buildings simplified building thermal modelling |
| title | Systematic Simplified Simulation Methodology for Deep Energy Retrofitting Towards Nze Targets Using Life Cycle Energy Assessment |
| title_full | Systematic Simplified Simulation Methodology for Deep Energy Retrofitting Towards Nze Targets Using Life Cycle Energy Assessment |
| title_fullStr | Systematic Simplified Simulation Methodology for Deep Energy Retrofitting Towards Nze Targets Using Life Cycle Energy Assessment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Systematic Simplified Simulation Methodology for Deep Energy Retrofitting Towards Nze Targets Using Life Cycle Energy Assessment |
| title_short | Systematic Simplified Simulation Methodology for Deep Energy Retrofitting Towards Nze Targets Using Life Cycle Energy Assessment |
| title_sort | systematic simplified simulation methodology for deep energy retrofitting towards nze targets using life cycle energy assessment |
| topic | life cycle analysis feasibility analysis near zero energy buildings simplified building thermal modelling |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/16/3038 |
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