Abstract
A bottom-up approach is developed for the specification of operational data with a high space-time resolution, to be used as inputs in multi-zone residential building models. These archetype models will be used to analyse demand modulation of total domestic electricity consumption, thus requiring a detailed knowledge of domestic loads. The approach is based on national Time-Use Survey (TUS) resident activity data. To illustrate the approach, the EnergyPlus simulation platform is used to model a multi-zone case study building. Occupancy profiles, lighting load and disaggregated electrical appliance load profiles, as well as their associated heat gains, are generated and spatially mapped within the building. A good match is seen between synthesised and measured profiles. A greater sharing of electrical appliances, as the household size increases, is also seen. Fifteen-minute resolution of the model outputs is found to be sensible in the context of the current project, due to aggregation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of BS2013: 13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association |
Place of Publication | Chambéry, France |
Publisher | IBPSA |
Pages | 2428-2435 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2013 |
Event | Proceedings of BS2013: 13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association - Chambéry, France, 25th - 28th August 2013 Duration: 15 Sept 2013 → … |
Conference
Conference | Proceedings of BS2013: 13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association |
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Period | 15/09/13 → … |