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CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

high savings in auxillary power

Hi we are modelling a 18 storey office block in Sap Paulo and getting some results we wanted to cross check, as we doing the energy model for the first time... Description of the model: Our proposed building has 30% less Energy DEMAND than the Baseline building. The proposed building uses a fan coil system with minimum fresh air provision. The baseline model utilises a PFP VAV system (no.8 according to ASHRAE classification). Fresh air flow rates between Baseline and Proposed buildings are the same – i.e. around 7.5l/s/p. Both Buildings have heat recovery and similar SFPs. The proposed building uses a rather mediocre Air Cooled chiller – COP of 2.8 - whilst the baseline building uses a highly efficient Water Cooled Chiller – COP of 5.5. The problem we are doubtful about is: The proposed building’s auxiliary energy Consumption is around 80kWh/m2, whilst the Baseline’s auxiliary energy consumption is around 400kWh/m2 – i.e. 500% more. Does this sound NORMAL ? What kind of auxiliary energy CONSUMPTION (kWh/m2) is reasonable for a VAV system with PFPs doing 7.5l/s/p fresh air? Of course there will be some recirculation, but can this justify 5 times more energy consumption spend on auxiliary? Thanks for the help in advance regards S.

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Fri, 04/19/2013 - 13:30

What software are you using? Define auxiliary energy, is it the HVAC controls?

Fri, 04/19/2013 - 13:46

HI Marcus we are using EDSL Tas for the energy modelling Auxiliary in TAS include fans and pumps for HVAC and plantrooms

Fri, 04/19/2013 - 13:57

That level of difference does not sound normal. Are the Proposed fans constant volume or variable?

Fri, 04/19/2013 - 14:01

Variable...

Fri, 04/19/2013 - 14:39

An 80% reduction from the baseline does sound a bit high. Typically the fan savings with both systems using variable fans will be about 30% or so. Hard to say anything about the pumps as there is not enough information.

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