Are the energy savings of the passive house standard reliable? A review of the as-built thermal and space heating performance of passive house dwellings from 1990 to 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/s12053-020-09855-7
Abstract: The Passive House (PH) standard is a voluntary quality assurance standard focused upon maximising the health and wellbeing of occupants, whilst reducing space heating demand to a very low level. To meet the PH standard,… read more here.
Keywords: space heating; passive house; performance; energy ... See more keywords
Flexibility of electric vehicles and space heating in net zero energy houses: an optimal control model with thermal dynamics and battery degradation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.01.005
Abstract: Abstract With the increasing penetration of distributed renewable energy generation and dynamic electricity pricing schemes, applications for residential demand side management are becoming more appealing. In this work, we present an optimal control model for… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; energy; control; battery degradation ... See more keywords
Experimental test of a black-box economic model predictive control for residential space heating
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117227
Abstract: Abstract Previous studies have identified significant demand response (DR) potentials in using economic model predictive control (E-MPC) of space heating to exploit the inherent thermal mass in residential buildings for short-term energy storage. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: control; predictive control; model; economic model ... See more keywords
Analysis of the performance of a tankless water heating combo system: Space heating only mode
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.020
Abstract: Abstract Advancements in water heating and control technology have improved the performance of tankless water heaters in recent years. A tankless water heater coupled with a hydronic air-handling unit functions as a novel system known… read more here.
Keywords: heater; system; water; tankless water ... See more keywords
An experimental study of a thermoelectric heat exchange module for domestic space heating
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.03.050
Abstract: Abstract The overall aim of this work is to develop a thermoelectric (TE) heating system powered by renewable energy that could compete, in the future, with current domestic heating system to reduce the greenhouse gas… read more here.
Keywords: space heating; domestic space; domestic heating; energy ... See more keywords
A novel approach for estimating residential space heating demand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.06.138
Abstract: Energy system models on country level usually contain multiple energy carriers at different granularity. While data is comparably rich in terms of temporal and spatial resolution for the electricity part, much less is known for… read more here.
Keywords: heating demand; energy; space heating; residential space ... See more keywords
A novel thermoeconomic analysis under dynamic operating conditions for space heating and cooling systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.05.098
Abstract: Abstract Thermoeconomic analysis allows for a deep understanding of the cost formation process within an energy system, providing insights into the possible routes for improvement. Several thermoeconomic approaches are well-established for application in systems with… read more here.
Keywords: analysis dynamic; thermoeconomic analysis; operating conditions; heating cooling ... See more keywords
Utilization potential of low temperature hydronic space heating systems in Russia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2017.07.003
Abstract: Abstract Due to drastically tightened building regulations in Europe in recent years, there has been gradual transfer to low-exergy heating systems in housing stock. Practices that take place in northern countries with similar to Russia… read more here.
Keywords: low temperature; hydronic space; heating systems; space heating ... See more keywords
Thermal analysis of a water source heat pump for space heating using an outdoor pool as a heat source
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101581
Abstract: Abstract Water bodies are identified as potential heat sources (heat sink) for space heating (cooling) purposes. Thus, the nearby buildings can benefit from these sources by employing heat pump systems. This work presents a novel… read more here.
Keywords: system; source; pool; heat pump ... See more keywords
Electricity Load Implications of Space Heating Decarbonization Pathways
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DOI: 10.1016/j.joule.2019.11.011
Abstract: Summary We investigate implications of building space heating decarbonization pathways across the climate-diverse United States. We compute that an “all-electric” approach could require a 70% increase in nationwide electricity system capacity. New peak loads would… read more here.
Keywords: decarbonization pathways; electricity; space heating; load ... See more keywords
Integrated performance analysis of a space heating system assisted by photovoltaic/thermal collectors and ground source heat pump for hotel and office building types
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.12.117
Abstract: Abstract Utilizing the solar and geothermal energy in space heating systems can save fossil fuels and reduce emissions. In this study, compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) photovoltaic/thermal collectors (PV/T), absorption and ground source heat pumps are… read more here.
Keywords: system; performance; heating system; energy ... See more keywords