Analysis of buildings' energy consumption by means of exergy method. (21st October 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tronchin, Lamberto; Fabbri, Kristian
• Is Part Of: International journal of exergy. Volume 5:Number 5/6(2008)
• Page Start: 605
• Page End: 625
• Publication Date: 2008-10-21
• Subjects: wrapper energy -- exergy analysis -- energy typology architecture -- comfort -- energy performance -- buildings -- energy consumption; Exergy -- Periodicals; 621.402105
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-8297

Abstract

Among the objectives of the Directive 2002/91/EC and of the Council "Energy performance of buildings", Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) the energy certification of buildings represents a fundamental role. The method here described starts from the LowEX tool, previously developed in the IEA ECBCS Annex 37 framework. By using the exergy approach, new (non-economic) indices could be utilised, as Tonne of Oil Equivalent (TOE), CO2 emission, or not-renewable energy uses. The ratio between TOE produced by the boiler and the exergy used by the system represents the exergy parameter.