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A workflow for evaluating occupant-centric controls using building simulation
Indoor climate and lighting in office buildings are operated using static and conservative setpoints and schedules that are sub-optimal for real occupancy/occupants’ diverse preferences. In contrast, occupant-centric control (OCC) is an operational strategy whereby occupancy/occupants’ preferences are estimated to improve energy efficiency and comfort. This paper develops a practical workflow for implementing and evaluating OCCs via building simulation. A library of five OCC functions is introduced for use with building sensor data. EnergyPlus simulations of a generic nine-office testbed are performed with combinations of OCCs, climates, and envelope assemblies to demonstrate the workflow; the results showed that the energy use and thermal discomfort (the number of hours spent outside a selected thermal comfort zone) could be reduced by up to 37% and 65%, respectively, when OCCs were implemented in the testbed. This workflow allows for a diverse combination of OCCs, climates, and envelopes that can be expanded upon practically and incrementally.
A workflow for evaluating occupant-centric controls using building simulation
Indoor climate and lighting in office buildings are operated using static and conservative setpoints and schedules that are sub-optimal for real occupancy/occupants’ diverse preferences. In contrast, occupant-centric control (OCC) is an operational strategy whereby occupancy/occupants’ preferences are estimated to improve energy efficiency and comfort. This paper develops a practical workflow for implementing and evaluating OCCs via building simulation. A library of five OCC functions is introduced for use with building sensor data. EnergyPlus simulations of a generic nine-office testbed are performed with combinations of OCCs, climates, and envelope assemblies to demonstrate the workflow; the results showed that the energy use and thermal discomfort (the number of hours spent outside a selected thermal comfort zone) could be reduced by up to 37% and 65%, respectively, when OCCs were implemented in the testbed. This workflow allows for a diverse combination of OCCs, climates, and envelopes that can be expanded upon practically and incrementally.
A workflow for evaluating occupant-centric controls using building simulation
Hobson, Brodie W. (Autor:in) / Huchuk, Brent (Autor:in) / Gunay, H. Burak (Autor:in) / O’Brien, William (Autor:in)
Journal of Building Performance Simulation ; 14 ; 730-748
02.11.2021
19 pages
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