The role of programmable TRVS for space heating energy demand reduction in UK homes

Badiei, Ali orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-2103-2955, Firth, Steven K and Fouchal, Farid (2014) The role of programmable TRVS for space heating energy demand reduction in UK homes. In: Second IBPSA-England conference on Building Simulation and Optimization, 23-24 June 2014, UCL, London, UK..

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Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the potential of advanced radiator controls to reduce space heating energy demand in dwellings. The study uses Dynamic Thermal Modelling (DTM) to compare the space heating energy consumption of dwellings with programmable Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) and dwellings with conventional TRVs. Conventional TRVs can often lead to overheating or heating rooms when not required. Programmable TRVs can overcome these limitations and this study
employs DTM software package, DesignBuilder to estimate the resultant heating energy savings in a semi-detached dwelling. It is found that use of programmable TRVs can lead to space heating energy savings of up to 30%, without reducing
thermal comfort of occupants.


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