St. Louis residential energy consumption. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:5552465

Reed, J E; Barber, J E; White, B

This study employed a time - response, multizone computer program to determine heating and cooling energy requirements for single - family, townhouse, low - rise, and high - rise residences in St. Louis, Mo. Based on national weather records, 1949 was selected as a typical weather year for the St. Louis area. A large data base was developed from information obtained from national and municipal government agencies and local builders. Parameters were identified for the design, construction, internal loads, and comfort control systems for the various structures. Energy requirements were calculated using a two - step process: (1) hourly heating and cooling loads were calculated for each dwelling unit using a computer program whose inputs included data regarding the design and materials for the structure, building surroundings, internal thermal loads, hourly weather, and pertinent astronomy of the sun; and (2) monthly and annual energy required to meet heating and cooling loads were calculated using specific heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Hourly load calculations were performed in each space - conditioned zone of the four types of residences over each day of the 1949 St. Louis weather year. Findings indicated that single - family and townhouse residences experienced heating loads that were greater than cooling loads, while the low - rise and high - rise buildings experienced the reverse. Energy savings were realized in each type of residence as a result of structural and comfort control system modifications. Figures and tables are found throughout the report, and references are provided.

• Research Organization: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5552465
• Report Number(s): PB-300019
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY CONSUMPTION
HEATING
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