Heat Balance Calculation and Energy Efficiency Analysis for Building Clusters Based on Psychrometric Chart

Area of Science:

• Building energy systems
• Thermodynamics
• Energy efficiency analysis

Background:

• Building clusters require efficient energy management to reduce consumption.
• Accurate heat balance calculation is essential for optimizing energy utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a method for accurate heat balance calculation and energy efficiency analysis of building clusters.
• To apply this method to building clusters with primary return air systems and heating pipe networks.
• To establish an energy management model for optimizing indoor temperature and heating schedules.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing enthalpy-humidity (i-d) diagrams for heat balance calculation and energy efficiency analysis.
• Developing an energy management model for complex building systems.
• Validating the proposed method through calculation examples.

Main Results:

• The proposed method enables accurate calculation of heat load and quantification of energy utilization.
• The energy management model effectively controls indoor temperature and heating schedules.
• The method demonstrated benefits in improving the energy economy and efficiency of building clusters.

Conclusions:

• The enthalpy-humidity diagram-based method provides accurate heat balance and energy efficiency analysis for building clusters.
• This approach is effective for managing complex building systems, including those with primary return air and heating networks.
• The validated method offers a practical solution for enhancing energy performance in buildings.