Analysis of buildings' energy consumption by means of exergy method
by Lamberto Tronchin, Kristian Fabbri
International Journal of Exergy (IJEX), Vol. 5, No. 5/6, 2008

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.

Online publication date: Fri, 17-Oct-2008

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