A simplified model for evaluating the energy saving potential of adopting demand controlled ventilation in office buildings in Hong Kong

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Jia ◽  
Wai-Ling Lee ◽  
Hua Chen ◽  
Han Li
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Office Buildings ◽  
Simplified Model ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Subtropical Climate ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Energy Saving Potential ◽  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Demand Controlled Ventilation

Demand controlled ventilation (DCV) to conserve energy while maintaining an acceptable indoor environment has been used for over 30 years. However, little work has been done on evaluating its energy saving potential in cooling dominant office buildings in subtropical climate. In this study, the energy saving potential of DCV system for use in six representative office buildings in Hong Kong was investigated by simulations. Simulation validation was done based on in situ measurements and site surveys. The findings show that, based on their original design conditions, the use of DCV could lead to 12.5–26.1% energy saving. To facilitate quick estimation of the energy saving potential of DCV system, further simulations were performed for the development of a simplified model. The simplified model relates the energy saving potential to key air-conditioning system and design parameters. Based on the simplified model, sensitivity analysis was conducted to quantify the influences of different parameters on the energy saving potential of DCV system. The developed model method can be used for prediction on the energy saving potential in a wider application of DCV in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Demand controlled ventilation (DCV) in school and office buildings: Lessons learnt from case studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 172 ◽  
pp. 349-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bart Merema ◽  
Muhannad Delwati ◽  
Maarten Sourbron ◽  
Hilde Breesch
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Office Buildings ◽  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Demand Controlled Ventilation

Pressure-controlled ventilation versus controlled mechanical ventilation with decelerating inspiratory flow

1993 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1143-1148 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAVIER MUÑOZ ◽  
JOSE EUGENIO GUERRERO ◽  
JOSE LUIS ESCALANTE ◽  
RICARDO PALOMINO ◽  
BRAULIO DE LA CALLE
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Inspiratory Flow ◽  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Pressure Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Controlled Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Pressure Controlled

scholarly journals Optimization of Occupancy Based Demand Controlled Ventilation in Residences

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorthe K. Mortensen ◽  
Iain S. Walker ◽  
Max H. Sherman
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Demand Controlled Ventilation

Demand-Controlled Ventilation in a Multi-Zone Office Building

1994 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 331-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.J. Emmerich ◽  
J.W. Mitchell ◽  
W.A. Beckman
Keyword(s):  
Office Building ◽  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Demand Controlled Ventilation

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW CO2-BASED DEMAND-CONTROLLED VENTILATION STRATEGY USING ENERGYPLUS

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behrang Chenari ◽  
Francisco Bispo Lamas ◽  
Adélio Rodrigues Gaspar ◽  
Manuel Gameiro da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Environmental Condition ◽  
Ventilation Strategy ◽  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Demand Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Air Conditioning Systems

A significant amount of energy is being used by ventilation and air conditioning systems to maintain the indoor environmental condition in a satisfactory and comfortable level. Many buildings, either new or existing (throughout their renovation process) are subjected to energy efficiency requirements but these must not be in the expenses of indoor environmental conditions. For instance, indoor air quality (IAQ) has to be considered while improving energy efficiency, otherwise occupants might be exposed to inappropriate indoor environment.Demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) is a method that provides comfortable IAQ level with lowest energy use. In this paper, the main objective is developing a new CO2-based DCV strategy and simulating it using EnergyPlus. The IAQ and energy consumption associated to this strategy have been compared with the results of CO2-based DCV strategies previously developed by the same authors in another article. The comparison shows that the new strategy performs better, both in energy use and IAQ. The recorded energy savings ranged between 6-14% comparing with the previously developed strategies while IAQ slightly improved.

scholarly journals Humidity-Sensitive Demand-Controlled Ventilation Applied to Multi-Unit Residential Building – Performance and Energy Consumption in Dfb Continental Climate

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerzy Sowa ◽  
Maciej Mijakowski
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Ventilation System ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Demand Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Continental Climate

A humidity-sensitive demand-controlled ventilation system is known for many years. It has been developed and commonly applied in regions with an oceanic climate. Some attempts were made to introduce this solution in Poland in a much severe continental climate. The article evaluates this system's performance and energy consumption applied in an 8-floor multi-unit residential building, virtual reference building described by the National Energy Conservation Agency NAPE, Poland. The simulations using the computer program CONTAM were performed for the whole hating season for Warsaw's climate. Besides passive stack ventilation that worked as a reference, two versions of humidity-sensitive demand-controlled ventilation were checked. The difference between them lies in applying the additional roof fans that convert the system to hybrid. The study confirmed that the application of demand-controlled ventilation in multi-unit residential buildings in a continental climate with warm summer (Dfb) leads to significant energy savings. However, the efforts to ensure acceptable indoor air quality require hybrid ventilation, which reduces the energy benefits. It is especially visible when primary energy use is analyzed.

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