Experimental evaluation of three heating systems commonly used in the residential sector

Residential water heaters in Brisbane, Australia: Thinking beyond technology selection to enhance energy efficiency and level of service

“…In order to reduce the energy consumption in buildings, guidelines and regulatory frameworks were established mainly for building envelopes, heating and cooling air systems, and lighting [4,5], as well as relevant scientific studies in this branch of knowledge [6][7][8][9]. Nonetheless, hot water supply is a standard item of comfort in residential buildings in developed regions worldwide; hence, it is a key component to achieving energy and water efficiency in buildings.…”

On the Use of Residential Thermal Stations in Different Types of Buildings

“…A very important aspect that has a significant effect on energy consumption in buildings and the energy efficiency of the entire heating system is the type of this system [1,2]. The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the energy consumption and the efficiency of heating systems in two multi-family buildings and one collective residence equipped with residential thermal stations (RTSs) that are used for supplying individual dwellings with heat as well as hot and cold water.…”

Using suite energy-use and interior condition data to improve energy modeling of a 1960s MURB

“…Further, an assessment of the heating equipment performance including equipment efficiency was not carried out. Ideally the type of sub-metering as suggested by Cholewa et al [23] could be used to accurately determine the heating system performance and then used to refine the model inputs. In this study, radiator fin surface temperature data were gathered in the fully-monitored suites to obtain a better understanding of how the heating system performed under different exterior conditions.…”