Energy planning methodology of net-zero energy solar neighborhoods in the Mediterranean basin

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 928-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Guarino ◽  
Giovanni Tumminia ◽  
Sonia Longo ◽  
Marina Mistretta ◽  
Rossella Bilotta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Basin ◽  
Energy Planning ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Planning Methodology ◽  
The Mediterranean Basin

Optimization by Discomfort Minimization for Designing a Comfortable Net Zero Energy Building in the Mediterranean Climate

2013 ◽  
Vol 689 ◽  
pp. 44-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Carlucci ◽  
Lorenzo Pagliano ◽  
Paolo Zangheri
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Mediterranean Climate ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Single Family ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Simulation Engine ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero ◽  
Adaptive Comfort ◽  
The Mediterranean

The energy design of a building is a multivariable problem, which can accept different sets of solutions. In this paper an integrated energy design process is proposed to support designers in identifying the most suitable set of passive solutions to guarantee a comfortable indoor environment and hence to minimize its energy needs for space conditioning. The proposed design process uses EnergyPlus as energy simulation engine, guided by GenOpt via some code written by the authors. The optimization aims at minimizing two seasonal long-term discomfort indices (based on the ASHRAE Adaptive comfort model) through the Particle swarm optimization algorithm. We test here the proposed process in a case study where we identify the most suitable envelope components and passive strategies for the design of a single-family net zero energy home located in the Mediterranean climate. The building is now actually under construction. It should be noted, however, that the modeling and the optimization approach outlined in this paper can be applied to any residential or commercial building prototype.

Intelligent building development and LabView-based modelling of a net zero-energy strategy

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cs. Szász
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Intelligent Building ◽  
Labview Software ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero Energy Building ◽  
Net Zero

The paper presents an intelligent building (IB) development strategy emphasizing the locally available non-polluting renewable energy resources utilization. Considering the immense complexity of the topic, the implementation strategy of the main energy-flow processes is unfolded, using the net zero-energy building concept (NZEB). Noticeably, in the first research steps the mathematical background of the considered NZEB strategy has been developed and presented. Then careful LabView software-based simulations prove that the adopted strategy is feasible for implementation. The result of the above mentioned research efforts is a set of powerful and versatile software toolkits well suitable to model and simulate complex heating, ventilation and air-conditioning processes and to perform energy balance performance evaluations. Besides the elaborated mathematical models, concrete software implementation examples and measurement data also is provided in the paper. Finally, the proposed original models offer a feasible solution for future developments and research in NZEB applications modelling and simulation purposes.

Proceedings of the ERDC-CERL Net Zero Energy (NZE) Installation and Deployed Bases Workshop Held in Colorado Springs, CO. on 3-4 Feb 2009

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl A. Feickert ◽  
Thomas J. Hartranft ◽  
Franklin H. Holcomb ◽  
John L. Vavrin ◽  
Alexander M. Zhivov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zero Energy ◽  
Colorado Springs ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document