Publication
Title
In-situ validation of a sizing method for the combined production and distribution of heat for space heating and domestic hot water
Author
Abstract
To maximize the sustainable and economic benefits of collective heating systems, proper sizing is fundamental. This paper presents the validation of a novel sizing approach for collective systems producing and distributing heat for both space heating and domestic hot water, utilizing residential heat meter data. A validation methodology is developed to overcome the limitations of this type of data to identify the peak heat demand and estimate the peak heat demand under design outdoor conditions. The latter is estimated utilizing multiple linear regression coupled with an analysis of the maximum deviations. The power-storage characteristic, which shows all combinations of thermal power and thermal storage to meet the peak heat demand is determined and used to validate the novel sizing approach for six case studies. Although the results are promising, undersizing problems may arise in cases with decentralized heat storage
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of building performance simulation. - Place of publication unknown
Publication
Place of publication unknown : 2024
ISSN
1940-1493
1940-1507
DOI
10.1080/19401493.2024.2335225
Volume/pages
17 :4 (2024) , p. 443-459
ISI
001195725600001
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
Full text (open access)
The author-created version that incorporates referee comments and is the accepted for publication version Available from 02.10.2024
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UAntwerpen
Research group
Project info
Chair of District heating grids
Heating grids from high quality, with respect to design and operation
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 05.04.2024
Last edited 18.07.2024
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