An energy-saving oriented air balancing strategy for multi-zone demand-controlled ventilation system

Energy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 172 ◽  
pp. 1053-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Jing ◽  
Wenjian Cai ◽  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Can Cui ◽  
Xiaohong Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Ventilation System ◽  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Demand Controlled Ventilation

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 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.

Research on Demand Controlled Ventilation Strategy for Laboratory Ventilation System

2013 ◽  
Vol 805-806 ◽  
pp. 1558-1561
Author(s):  
Zhen Hua Bao
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Air ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Ventilation System ◽  
Substantial Reduction ◽  
Ventilation Rate ◽  
Outdoor Air ◽  
Air Exchange Rate ◽  
Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Demand Controlled Ventilation ◽  
Rate Requirement

Reducing the amount of outdoor air entering a space has distinct advantages for ventilation system. However, it often brings the consequence of depressing indoor air quality (IAQ). For laboratories, on average, the laboratory IAQ conditions of low TVOCs and low particulates permitted the substantial reduction of minimum air change rates. With many modern laboratories operating with fewer fume hoods and more energy-efficient equipment and lighting, the labs minimum air exchange rate requirement is often the dominant energy use driver. Current codes or specifications for laboratories ventilation system are the most straight forward approaches. They do not optimize a laboratory's ventilation rate, or verify whether the intended levels of safety and comfort have been achieved by the labs design. Demand controlled ventilation (DCV) can also avoid over-ventilation by providing outdoor air rates based on actual occupancy rather than on design occupancy or full occupancy.

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