Energy and Economic Analysis of Energy Savings Measures in a Swimming Pool Centre by Means of Dynamic Simulations

Calise, Francesco; Figaj, Rafał; Vanoli, Laura

doi:10.3390/en11092182

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“…This means that it can receive thermal energy on a constant basis and, at the same time, supply heat or cold (heating and cooling). The system can also simultaneously heat domestic hot water (DHW) or a pool [52].…”

Section: Refrigeration By Absorption Chemical Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

Healthy Climate and Energy Savings: Using Thermal Ceramic Panels and Solar Thermal Panels in Mediterranean Housing Blocks

2018

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Radiant surface conditioning systems based on capillary tube mats not only provide high standards of comfort, but they also generate substantial energy savings. These systems allow for using renewable energies such as solar thermal panels because they function with water at moderate temperatures—lower in winter and higher in summer—compared to fan-coil systems or hot water radiator systems. Moreover, in summer, they can be combined with solar cooling systems based on lithium chloride or absorption systems based on lithium bromide, which enable the cooling of water at 15–16 °C by means of solar thermal panel energy collection. This further reduces the annual energy. The purpose of this study was to examine the application of thermal ceramic panels (TCP) containing prolipropylen (PPR) capillary tube mats, in residential buildings in the Spanish Mediterranean. The water distribution system was set up individually from a heat pump and was combined with a community system of solar thermal panels. After monitoring a home over a complete one-year cycle, the annual energy demand was quantified through simulations, based on both the radiant system and the VRV system, as well as in combination with a thermal solar panel system. TCP panels reduced the annual energy demands by 31.48%, and the additional investment cost of €11,497 could be amortized over 23.31 years. The combination of TCP panels with 18.5 m2 of solar thermal panels reduced the annual energy demand by 69.47%, and the investment of €20,534 of additional cost could be amortized over 15.67 years. The energy consumptions of installation elements were also comparatively quantified.

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Section: Refrigeration By Absorption Chemical Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

Healthy Climate and Energy Savings: Using Thermal Ceramic Panels and Solar Thermal Panels in Mediterranean Housing Blocks

2018

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“…The buildings were described in the programs as macro-scale models, represented as a series of idealized zones with the constant parameters of the air within the limits of the entire zone. The models created in the programs possessed a well-imaged reality, which has been confirmed in many publications, including the authors of this article [26][27][28][29][30][31]. Due to the similar room properties (temperature, usage), some modifications have been made by combining several rooms into a single zone.…”

Section: Models and Assumptions For The Simulationmentioning

confidence: 67%

Analysis of Accuracy Determination of the Seasonal Heat Demand in Buildings Based on Short Measurement Periods

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In this paper, we present a multi-variant analysis of the determination of the accuracy of the seasonal heat demand in buildings. The research was based on the linear regression method for data obtained during short periods of measurement. The analyses were carried out using computer simulation, and the numerical models of the multifamily building and school building were used for the simulation. The simulations were performed using the TRNSYS, ESP-r, and CONTAM programs. The multi-zone models of the buildings were validated based on the measurement data. The impact of the building’s parameters (airtightness, insulation, and occupancy schedule) on the determination of the accuracy of the seasonal heat demand was analyzed. The analyses allowed guidelines to be developed for determining the seasonal energy consumption for heating and ventilation based on short periods of heat demand measurements and to determine the optimal duration of the measurement period.

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“…Solar-combi systems constitute a popular subject in the relevant scientific literature. They are usually introduced and investigated for indoor space heating for residential buildings [21][22][23][24][25], while studies have been also executed for school buildings [26], hotels [27], swimming pools heating [28,29], even for central heating district systems [30] and advanced systems for both pure and hot water production [31]. The relevant research has been concentrated on:…”

Section: Solar-combi Systemsmentioning

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Optimized Dimensioning and Operation Automation for a Solar-Combi System for Indoor Space Heating. A Case Study for a School Building in Crete

Katsaprakakis

Zidianakis

2019

Energies

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This article investigates the introduction of hybrid power plants for thermal energy production for the indoor space heating loads coverage. The plant consists of flat plate solar collectors with selective coating, water tanks as thermal energy storage and a biomass heater. A new operation algorithm is applied, maximizing the exploitation of the available thermal energy storage capacity and, eventually, the thermal power production from the solar collectors. An automation system is also designed and proposed for the realization of the newly introduced algorithm. The solar-combi system is computationally simulated, using annual time series of average hourly steps. A dimensioning optimization process is proposed, using as criterion the minimization of the thermal energy production levelized cost. The overall approach is validated on a school building with 1000 m2 of covered area, located in the hinterland of the island of Crete. It is seen that, given the high available solar radiation in the specific area, the proposed solar-combi system can guarantee the 100% annual heating load coverage of the examined building, with an annual contribution from the solar collectors higher than 45%. The annually average thermal power production levelized cost is calculated at 0.15 €/kWhth.

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Energy and Economic Analysis of Energy Savings Measures in a Swimming Pool Centre by Means of Dynamic Simulations

Cited by 31 publications

References 34 publications

Healthy Climate and Energy Savings: Using Thermal Ceramic Panels and Solar Thermal Panels in Mediterranean Housing Blocks

Healthy Climate and Energy Savings: Using Thermal Ceramic Panels and Solar Thermal Panels in Mediterranean Housing Blocks

Analysis of Accuracy Determination of the Seasonal Heat Demand in Buildings Based on Short Measurement Periods

Optimized Dimensioning and Operation Automation for a Solar-Combi System for Indoor Space Heating. A Case Study for a School Building in Crete

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