Review of “Parametrisation of the variety of human behaviour related to building energy consumption in TEB (SURFEX v. 8.2)” (GCM-2017-78).

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anonymous
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Building Energy Consumption

scholarly journals Parametrisation of the variety of human behaviour related to building energy consumption in the Town Energy Balance (SURFEX-TEB v. 8.2)

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2801-2831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Schoetter ◽  
Valéry Masson ◽  
Alexis Bourgeois ◽  
Margot Pellegrino ◽  
Jean-Pierre Lévy
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Surface Energy ◽  
Surface Energy Balance ◽  
Urban Climate ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Urban Surface ◽  
Building Energy Consumption ◽  
The Town

Abstract. The anthropogenic heat flux can be an important part of the urban surface energy balance. Some of it is due to energy consumption inside buildings, which depends on building use and human behaviour, both of which are very heterogeneous in most urban areas. Urban canopy parametrisations (UCP), such as the Town Energy Balance (TEB), parametrise the effect of the buildings on the urban surface energy balance. They contain a simple building energy model. However, the variety of building use and human behaviour at grid point scale has not yet been represented in state of the art UCPs. In this study, we describe how we enhance the Town Energy Balance in order to take fractional building use and human behaviour into account. We describe how we parametrise different behaviours and initialise the model for applications in France. We evaluate the spatio-temporal variability of the simulated building energy consumption for the city of Toulouse. We show that a more detailed description of building use and human behaviour enhances the simulation results. The model developments lay the groundwork for simulations of coupled urban climate and building energy consumption which are relevant for both the urban climate and the climate change mitigation and adaptation communities.

scholarly journals Parametrisation of the variety of human behaviour related to building energy consumption in TEB (SURFEX v. 8.2)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Schoetter ◽  
Valéry Masson ◽  
Alexis Bourgeois ◽  
Margot Pellegrino ◽  
Jean-Pierre Lévy
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Surface Energy ◽  
Surface Energy Balance ◽  
Urban Climate ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Urban Surface ◽  
Building Energy Consumption ◽  
The Town

Abstract. The anthropogenic heat flux can be an important part of the urban surface energy balance. Some of it is due to energy consumption inside buildings, which depends on building use and human behaviour, both of which are very heterogeneous in most urban areas. Urban Canopy Parametrisations (UCP), such as the Town Energy Balance (TEB), parametrise the effect of the buildings on the urban surface energy balance. They contain a simple building energy model. However, the variety of building use and human behaviour at grid point scale has not yet been represented in state of the art UCPs. In this study, we describe how we enhance the Town Energy Balance in order to take fractional building use and human behaviour into account. We describe how we parametrise different behaviours and initialise the model for applications in France. We evaluate the spatio-temporal variability of the simulated building energy consumption for the city of Toulouse. We show that a more detailed description of building use and human behaviour enhances the simulation results. The model developments lay the groundwork for simulations of coupled urban climate and building energy consumption which are relevant for both the urban climate and the climate change mitigation and adaptation communities.

scholarly journals Review on Urban Heat Island in China: Methods, Its Impact on Buildings Energy Demand and Mitigation Strategies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 762
Author(s):  
Liu Tian ◽  
Yongcai Li ◽  
Jun Lu ◽  
Jue Wang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Urban Heat Island ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Heat Island ◽  
Building Energy Consumption ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Urban Heat ◽  
The Impact

High population density, dense high-rise buildings, and impervious pavements increase the vulnerability of cities, which aggravate the urban climate environment characterized by the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Cities in China provide unique information on the UHI phenomenon because they have experienced rapid urbanization and dramatic economic development, which have had a great influence on the climate in recent decades. This paper provides a review of recent research on the methods and impacts of UHI on building energy consumption, and the practical techniques that can be used to mitigate the adverse effects of UHI in China. The impact of UHI on building energy consumption depends largely on the local microclimate, the urban area features where the building is located, and the type and characteristics of the building. In the urban areas dominated by air conditioning, UHI could result in an approximately 10–16% increase in cooling energy consumption. Besides, the potential negative effects of UHI can be prevented from China in many ways, such as urban greening, cool material, water bodies, urban ventilation, etc. These strategies could have a substantial impact on the overall urban thermal environment if they can be used in the project design stage of urban planning and implemented on a large scale. Therefore, this study is useful to deepen the understanding of the physical mechanisms of UHI and provide practical approaches to fight the UHI for the urban planners, public health officials, and city decision-makers in China.

The impacts of occupant behavior on building energy consumption: A review

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 101212
Author(s):  
Shuo Chen ◽  
Guomin Zhang ◽  
Xiaobo Xia ◽  
Yixing Chen ◽  
Sujeeva Setunge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Occupant Behavior ◽  
Building Energy Consumption

scholarly journals Energy Saving Strategies and On-Site Power Generation in a University Building from a Tropical Climate

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 542
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Litardo ◽  
Massimo Palme ◽  
Rubén Hidalgo-León ◽  
Fernando Amoroso ◽  
Guillermo Soriano
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Tropical Climate ◽  
Power Converter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Building Energy Consumption ◽  
Cooling Loads

This paper compares the potential for building energy saving of various passive and active strategies and on-site power generation through a grid-connected solar photovoltaic system (SPVS). The case study is a student welfare unit from a university campus located in the tropical climate (Aw) of Guayaquil, Ecuador. The proposed approach aims to identify the most effective energy saving strategy for building retrofit in this climate. For this purpose, we modeled the base line of the building and proposed energy saving scenarios that were evaluated independently. All building simulations were done in OpenStudio-EnergyPlus, while the on-site power generation was carried out using the Homer PRO software. Results indicated that the incorporation of daylighting controls accounted for the highest energy savings of around 20% and 14% in total building energy consumption, and cooling loads, respectively. Also, this strategy provided a reduction of about 35% and 43% in total building energy consumption, and cooling loads, respectively, when combined with triple low-e coating glazing and active measures. On the other hand, the total annual electric energy delivered by the SPVS (output power converter) was 66,590 kWh, from where 48,497 kWh was supplied to the building while the remaining electricity was injected into the grid.

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