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Short time determination of the heat dynamics of buildings

Abstract

Short time determination of the heat dynamics of buildings is a useful tool for identifying characteristic thermal parameters such as heat loss coefficient and heat accumulation. Also one or several time constants are useful in designing an efficient control of the heating system can be determined. A new method based on estimation in continuous time of linear differential equations was used. The equations are generated from a lumped parameter model of the building. Use of optimised statistical control of the heat input to the building was introduced through use of Pseudo Random Binary Sequences (PRBS) as well Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for creating the most representative air temperature from measurements at several different positions. The experiments were carried out in the Danish PASSYS (Passive Solar Systems) test cells, which have a simple geometry, are highly insulated and airtight, and are supplied with a large number of air and surface temperature sensors. The PRBS-signal controlling the heat input consists of two signals designed for each of the expected time constants of the test cell, a short time constant related to the heat capacity of the indoor air, and a long time constant related to the walls, floor and ceiling. The model  More>>
Authors:
Madsen, H; [1]  Schultz, J M [2] 
  1. DTH, IMSOR (Denmark)
  2. DTH, Lab. for Varmeisolering (Denmark)
Publication Date:
Nov 01, 1993
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
DTH-LV-MEDD-243
Reference Number:
SCA: 320105; PA: DK-94:001120; EDB-94:063519; NTS-94:013485; SN: 94001180429
Resource Relation:
Other Information: DN: EFP-86; PBD: Nov 1993; Related Information: Energiministeriets Forskningsprogram. Energianvendelse i bygninger, Energiministeriets Forskningsprogram. Energianvendelse i bygninger
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; HOUSES; ENERGY CONSUMPTION; THERMAL INSULATION; STOCHASTIC PROCESSES; SPACE HEATING; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; DESIGN; 320105; BUILDING SERVICES
OSTI ID:
10141236
Research Organizations:
Danmarks Tekniske Hoejskole, Lyngby (Denmark). Lab. for Varmeisolering
Country of Origin:
Denmark
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE94756760; CNN: Contract EM-1213-603-01-01; Contract EM-1213/86-3; TRN: DK9401120
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS
Submitting Site:
DK
Size:
55 p.
Announcement Date:
Jul 05, 2005

Citation Formats

Madsen, H, and Schultz, J M. Short time determination of the heat dynamics of buildings. Denmark: N. p., 1993. Web.
Madsen, H, & Schultz, J M. Short time determination of the heat dynamics of buildings. Denmark.
Madsen, H, and Schultz, J M. 1993. "Short time determination of the heat dynamics of buildings." Denmark.
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title = {Short time determination of the heat dynamics of buildings}
author = {Madsen, H, and Schultz, J M}
abstractNote = {Short time determination of the heat dynamics of buildings is a useful tool for identifying characteristic thermal parameters such as heat loss coefficient and heat accumulation. Also one or several time constants are useful in designing an efficient control of the heating system can be determined. A new method based on estimation in continuous time of linear differential equations was used. The equations are generated from a lumped parameter model of the building. Use of optimised statistical control of the heat input to the building was introduced through use of Pseudo Random Binary Sequences (PRBS) as well Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for creating the most representative air temperature from measurements at several different positions. The experiments were carried out in the Danish PASSYS (Passive Solar Systems) test cells, which have a simple geometry, are highly insulated and airtight, and are supplied with a large number of air and surface temperature sensors. The PRBS-signal controlling the heat input consists of two signals designed for each of the expected time constants of the test cell, a short time constant related to the heat capacity of the indoor air, and a long time constant related to the walls, floor and ceiling. The model describing the test cell is a second order model with two resistances and two capacities. The identification of the parameters is carried out. (AB) (28 refs.)}
place = {Denmark}
year = {1993}
month = {Nov}
}