Paradoxes in understanding the Efficiency Factors of Space Heating

• Efficiency factors are here defined as the thermal energy performance indicators of the space heating. Until recently, the efficiency factors were assumed as one value for space heating located in any climate. This study addresses the problem of how the outdoor climate affects the efficiency factors of a space heating equipped with 1D model of hydronic floor heating. The findings show how the efficiency factors, computed with two numerical methods, are correlated with the solar radiation. This study highlights the paradoxes in understanding the results of efficiency factors analysis. This work suggests how to interpret and use the efficiency factors as a benchmark performance indicator.

Ämnesord

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Samhällsbyggnadsteknik -- Husbyggnad (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Civil Engineering -- Building Technologies (hsv//eng)

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Efficiency factors

Space heating

Accuracy 1D model of hydronic floor heating

Outdoor climate

Performance indicator

Solar radiation

Benchmark

Linear regression model

teknisk fysik med inriktningen mikrosystemteknik

engineering science with specialization in microsystems technology

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