On the Evolution and Application of the Thermal Network Method for Energy Assessments in Buildings

Energies

Véronique Feldheim¹  Ali Bagheri²  Christos S. Ioakimidis² 

[1] Thermal Engineering and Combustion Unit, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium;‘Net-Zero Energy Efficiency on City Districts’ Unit, NZED, Research Institute for Energy, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium;

关键词: building energy performance;    thermal networks;    simplified models of building;    data-driven models;   

DOI  :  10.3390/en11040890

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This paper describes the evolution of the thermal network and its applications for making simplified thermal models of buildings by means of thermal resistances (R) and capacitances (C). In the literature, there are several modelling schemes for buildings. Here, we investigate the advantages, disadvantages, and improvements of thermal networks. The thermal network method has been used in different studies for calculating indoor air temperature and heating load, estimating model parameters, and studying building interactions with heating and cooling systems. This review paper conducts an investigation into the application, system identification, and structure of thermal networks compared to other tools. Within the framework of the thermal network method, we conclude with some new proposals for research in this field to expand the idea of the thermal network to other engineering and energy management fields.

【 授权许可】

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