The effects of internal gains on residential space-heating analyses

Laurent Hodges

Energy, 1985, vol. 10, issue 12, 1273-1276

Abstract: Analyses of the energy used for winter space heating in residences (and other buildings) often involve only the energy source used in the space-heating system. We demonstrate that serious errors can result from this approach, since the internal heat gains from other energy sources may play an important or dominant role in meeting the heating requirements. It is even possible for energy-conservation measures to lead to apparent increases in energy consumption if the analysis does not include all energy sources. Internal gains should also be considered in analyses of annual energy consumption.

Date: 1985
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(85)90137-9

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