Author: Bo Li
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This thesis evaluates domestic water heating systems in conjunction with energy saving technologies such as solar water heating, drain water heat recovery, and heat pump water heating. Five dynamic models are developed using Matlab Simulink® with a time-step of one minute. Using minute resolution hot water flow, hourly solar radiation data and ambient temperature, the performance of various configurations are assessed when operating in Victoria, Kamloops, and Williams Lake, B.C. Twelve different demand profiles on a summer day and winter day are simulated. Some specific metrics, such as conventional energy consumption, system energy factor, and equivalent CO2 emissions are used as the basis of evaluating the system efficiency. Results indicate the potential improvements in system performance over a conventional domestic water heating system in lower conventional energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions when applying any one of the three energy saving technologies mentioned above. For example, on a representative summer day (Day 228) in Victoria with a load profile of a low-use two-person family on a weekday, the system's energy factor can be improved from 0.50 to up to2.84, and the corresponding conventional energy consumption and the CO2 emissions decrease from 9.86 kwh to 1.67 kwh, and 1.77 kg/day to 0.06 kg/day, respectively depending on which energy saving technology is applied. The modeling tool developed in this research can be used to guide the design of domestic water heating systems with various system configurations.
High Resolution Time-series Modeling of Domestic Hot Water Heating Systems
Author: Bo Li
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This thesis evaluates domestic water heating systems in conjunction with energy saving technologies such as solar water heating, drain water heat recovery, and heat pump water heating. Five dynamic models are developed using Matlab Simulink® with a time-step of one minute. Using minute resolution hot water flow, hourly solar radiation data and ambient temperature, the performance of various configurations are assessed when operating in Victoria, Kamloops, and Williams Lake, B.C. Twelve different demand profiles on a summer day and winter day are simulated. Some specific metrics, such as conventional energy consumption, system energy factor, and equivalent CO2 emissions are used as the basis of evaluating the system efficiency. Results indicate the potential improvements in system performance over a conventional domestic water heating system in lower conventional energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions when applying any one of the three energy saving technologies mentioned above. For example, on a representative summer day (Day 228) in Victoria with a load profile of a low-use two-person family on a weekday, the system's energy factor can be improved from 0.50 to up to2.84, and the corresponding conventional energy consumption and the CO2 emissions decrease from 9.86 kwh to 1.67 kwh, and 1.77 kg/day to 0.06 kg/day, respectively depending on which energy saving technology is applied. The modeling tool developed in this research can be used to guide the design of domestic water heating systems with various system configurations.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This thesis evaluates domestic water heating systems in conjunction with energy saving technologies such as solar water heating, drain water heat recovery, and heat pump water heating. Five dynamic models are developed using Matlab Simulink® with a time-step of one minute. Using minute resolution hot water flow, hourly solar radiation data and ambient temperature, the performance of various configurations are assessed when operating in Victoria, Kamloops, and Williams Lake, B.C. Twelve different demand profiles on a summer day and winter day are simulated. Some specific metrics, such as conventional energy consumption, system energy factor, and equivalent CO2 emissions are used as the basis of evaluating the system efficiency. Results indicate the potential improvements in system performance over a conventional domestic water heating system in lower conventional energy consumption and lower CO2 emissions when applying any one of the three energy saving technologies mentioned above. For example, on a representative summer day (Day 228) in Victoria with a load profile of a low-use two-person family on a weekday, the system's energy factor can be improved from 0.50 to up to2.84, and the corresponding conventional energy consumption and the CO2 emissions decrease from 9.86 kwh to 1.67 kwh, and 1.77 kg/day to 0.06 kg/day, respectively depending on which energy saving technology is applied. The modeling tool developed in this research can be used to guide the design of domestic water heating systems with various system configurations.
An Analysis Model for Domestic Hot Water Distribution Systems
Author: Jeff Maguire
Publisher:
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Category : Hot-water heating
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
A thermal model was developed to estimate the energy losses from prototypical domestic hot water (DHW) distribution systems for homes. The developed model, using the TRNSYS simulation software, allows researchers and designers to better evaluate the performance of hot water distribution systems in homes. Modeling results were compared with past experimental study results and showed good agreement.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hot-water heating
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
A thermal model was developed to estimate the energy losses from prototypical domestic hot water (DHW) distribution systems for homes. The developed model, using the TRNSYS simulation software, allows researchers and designers to better evaluate the performance of hot water distribution systems in homes. Modeling results were compared with past experimental study results and showed good agreement.
Simulation Models for Improved Water Heating Systems
Author: Jim Lutz
Publisher:
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Category : Energy conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Energy conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Time Series Modelling of Water Resources and Environmental Systems
Author: K.W. Hipel
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080870368
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1053
Book Description
This is a comprehensive presentation of the theory and practice of time series modelling of environmental systems. A variety of time series models are explained and illustrated, including ARMA (autoregressive-moving average), nonstationary, long memory, three families of seasonal, multiple input-single output, intervention and multivariate ARMA models. Other topics in environmetrics covered in this book include time series analysis in decision making, estimating missing observations, simulation, the Hurst phenomenon, forecasting experiments and causality. Professionals working in fields overlapping with environmetrics - such as water resources engineers, environmental scientists, hydrologists, geophysicists, geographers, earth scientists and planners - will find this book a valuable resource. Equally, environmetrics, systems scientists, economists, mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, and management scientists will find the time series methods presented in this book useful.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080870368
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1053
Book Description
This is a comprehensive presentation of the theory and practice of time series modelling of environmental systems. A variety of time series models are explained and illustrated, including ARMA (autoregressive-moving average), nonstationary, long memory, three families of seasonal, multiple input-single output, intervention and multivariate ARMA models. Other topics in environmetrics covered in this book include time series analysis in decision making, estimating missing observations, simulation, the Hurst phenomenon, forecasting experiments and causality. Professionals working in fields overlapping with environmetrics - such as water resources engineers, environmental scientists, hydrologists, geophysicists, geographers, earth scientists and planners - will find this book a valuable resource. Equally, environmetrics, systems scientists, economists, mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, and management scientists will find the time series methods presented in this book useful.
Residential Water Heating Program
Author: Douglas Kosar
Publisher:
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Category : Energy conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Energy conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Modeling, Design, and Optimization of Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Author: Andreas Athienitis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 3433604630
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Building energy design is currently going through a period of major changes. One key factor of this is the adoption of net-zero energy as a long term goal for new buildings in most developed countries. To achieve this goal a lot of research is needed to accumulate knowledge and to utilize it in practical applications. In this book, accomplished international experts present advanced modeling techniques as well as in-depth case studies in order to aid designers in optimally using simulation tools for net-zero energy building design. The strategies and technologies discussed in this book are, however, also applicable for the design of energy-plus buildings. This book was facilitated by International Energy Agency's Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Programs and the Energy in Buildings and Communities (EBC) Programs through the joint SHC Task 40/EBC Annex 52: Towards Net Zero Energy Solar Buildings R&D collaboration. After presenting the fundamental concepts, design strategies, and technologies required to achieve net-zero energy in buildings, the book discusses different design processes and tools to support the design of net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs). A substantial chapter reports on four diverse NZEBs that have been operating for at least two years. These case studies are extremely high quality because they all have high resolution measured data and the authors were intimately involved in all of them from conception to operating. By comparing the projections made using the respective design tools with the actual performance data, successful (and unsuccessful) design techniques and processes, design and simulation tools, and technologies are identified. Written by both academics and practitioners (building designers) and by North Americans as well as Europeans, this book provides a very broad perspective. It includes a detailed description of design processes and a list of appropriate tools for each design phase, plus methods for parametric analysis and mathematical optimization. It is a guideline for building designers that draws from both the profound theoretical background and the vast practical experience of the authors.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 3433604630
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Building energy design is currently going through a period of major changes. One key factor of this is the adoption of net-zero energy as a long term goal for new buildings in most developed countries. To achieve this goal a lot of research is needed to accumulate knowledge and to utilize it in practical applications. In this book, accomplished international experts present advanced modeling techniques as well as in-depth case studies in order to aid designers in optimally using simulation tools for net-zero energy building design. The strategies and technologies discussed in this book are, however, also applicable for the design of energy-plus buildings. This book was facilitated by International Energy Agency's Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC) Programs and the Energy in Buildings and Communities (EBC) Programs through the joint SHC Task 40/EBC Annex 52: Towards Net Zero Energy Solar Buildings R&D collaboration. After presenting the fundamental concepts, design strategies, and technologies required to achieve net-zero energy in buildings, the book discusses different design processes and tools to support the design of net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs). A substantial chapter reports on four diverse NZEBs that have been operating for at least two years. These case studies are extremely high quality because they all have high resolution measured data and the authors were intimately involved in all of them from conception to operating. By comparing the projections made using the respective design tools with the actual performance data, successful (and unsuccessful) design techniques and processes, design and simulation tools, and technologies are identified. Written by both academics and practitioners (building designers) and by North Americans as well as Europeans, this book provides a very broad perspective. It includes a detailed description of design processes and a list of appropriate tools for each design phase, plus methods for parametric analysis and mathematical optimization. It is a guideline for building designers that draws from both the profound theoretical background and the vast practical experience of the authors.
Publications of the National Institute of Standards and Technology ... Catalog
Author: National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Publications of the National Bureau of Standards ... Catalog
Author: United States. National Bureau of Standards
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Publications of the National Bureau of Standards, 1986 Catalog
Author: United States. National Bureau of Standards
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Development and Assessment of a Hierarchical Control Strategy for Electric-Thermal Systems in Household Energy Supply
Author: Tanja Manuela Kneiske
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3737611793
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Future energy infrastructure requires efficient and flexible residential energy systems. Model predictive control (MPC) enables optimized behavior by considering energy predictions. This study focuses on minimizing cost and uncertainties using MPC in electric- thermal systems. In addition a hierarchical control approach is proposed and evaluated through simulation in a new software framework called OptFlex and a laboratory experiment. The control system combines electricity and heat components for flexible and efficient energy production and consumption. It enables cost-effective and CO2 minimal utilization and a simple solution of accounting for the differences between forecasted and measured values of the energy components. The MPC is validated in a laboratory test for a PV-CHP system. Results show reliable control with a deviation of approximately 12%. The study also investigates a variable combined control variant to save computation time but incurs higher operating costs. The developed hierarchical control system effectively flexibilities, addresses uncertainties and can be applied to different energy systems including heat pumps.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3737611793
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Future energy infrastructure requires efficient and flexible residential energy systems. Model predictive control (MPC) enables optimized behavior by considering energy predictions. This study focuses on minimizing cost and uncertainties using MPC in electric- thermal systems. In addition a hierarchical control approach is proposed and evaluated through simulation in a new software framework called OptFlex and a laboratory experiment. The control system combines electricity and heat components for flexible and efficient energy production and consumption. It enables cost-effective and CO2 minimal utilization and a simple solution of accounting for the differences between forecasted and measured values of the energy components. The MPC is validated in a laboratory test for a PV-CHP system. Results show reliable control with a deviation of approximately 12%. The study also investigates a variable combined control variant to save computation time but incurs higher operating costs. The developed hierarchical control system effectively flexibilities, addresses uncertainties and can be applied to different energy systems including heat pumps.