On enthalpy management in small buildings

A.L. Berlad, F.J. Salzano and J. Batey

Energy, 1976, vol. 1, issue 4, 429-443

Abstract: Enthalpy management requirements of residential and small commercial buildings are analyzed and integrated approaches to energy-efficient and cost-effective heating and cooling schemes are proposed. Improved design and operating strategies are suggested to make more efficient use of off-the-self (or other readily accessible) technology for space conditioning. The use of Comfort Range Thermal Storage (temperatures in the approximate range of 65–75 °F) and special operational strategies are central to these approaches. Fossil-fuel heaters, heat pumps, solar collectors, electric driven air coolers, all can be used more efficiently when they are effectively interfaced with selected thermal storage systems. A central heated (fossil fuel) and cooled (electric air-conditioner) residence located in Long Island, New York, is considered as an example. With Comfort Range Thermal Storage, it is found that the revised operating approach leads to 50% savings in space conditioning costs, with the basic functional features of the building unchanged from those of a typical well-insulated frame residence. Additional insulation results in further savings.

Date: 1976
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(76)90071-2

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