Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis Models

Weitzel, E.¹  Hoeschele, E.¹ 

[1] Alliance for Residential Building Innovation, Davis, CA (United States)

关键词: residential;    Residential Buildings;    ARBI;    Building America;    hot water;    domestic hot water;    DHW;    water heating;    hot water distribution systems;    distribution systems;    TRNSYS;    HWSIM;    plumbing;    demand recirculation???;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1220340
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO--102014-4515
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1220340
Others  :  Other: 6931

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

A developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool (TRNSYS) is a full distribution system developed that has been validated using field monitoring data and then exercised in a number of climates to understand climate impact on performance. In this study, the Building America team built upon previous analysis modeling work to evaluate differing distribution systems and the sensitivities of water heating energy and water use efficiency to variations of climate, load, distribution type, insulation and compact plumbing practices. Overall, 124 different TRNSYS models were simulated. The results of this work are useful in informing future development of water heating best practices guides as well as more accurate (and simulation time efficient) distribution models for annual whole house simulation programs.