THE IMPACT OF AN OFFICE INDOOR CLIMATE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS ON ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Abstract

This article presents the impact of changing the operating parameters of a building’s indoor climate systems on a building’s management system. The study is performed using the dynamic energy modelling program DesignBuilder. The created dynamic energy model is based on the documentation of an actual administrative building and the data recorded by the building management system. The developed model changes the operating modes and parameters of the components of microclimate systems. After the changes, simulations are performed to obtain new results for the building’s energy needs. These results are compared, and the impact of different parameters on energy consumption is analyzed. The study found that a proper setting of indoor climate performance can lead to a 26% reduction in heat and a 7% reduction in cooling costs, which does not adversely affect the comfort of the people.