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Energy improvement of a conventional dwelling in Argentina through thermal simulation

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  • Filippín, C.
  • Flores Larsen, S.
  • Lopez Gay, E.

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This paper analyses the design, technology, thermal behaviour, and energy consumption of both a conventional and a refurbished dwelling located in a region with a temperate-cold climate in central Argentina. The thermal behaviour and the energy consumption of the conventional building were monitored during winter. The experimental data were analysed and included in a simulation of the transient thermal behaviour of the house. Measurements and simulation were in agreement, showing a mean deviation below 0.5°C. To reduce the heating and cooling loads, the dwelling was refurbished and its thermal behaviour was studied through a computer simulation, for the critical seasons (winter and summer) and for two occupancy schedules (with and without inhabitants). The refurbishment included passive solar heating, shading, and an insulated envelope. These successful changes allowed energy savings of 66% and 52% for winter and summer, respectively.

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  • Filippín, C. & Flores Larsen, S. & Lopez Gay, E., 2008. "Energy improvement of a conventional dwelling in Argentina through thermal simulation," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 33(10), pages 2246-2257.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:33:y:2008:i:10:p:2246-2257
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2008.01.001
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    1. Filippín, C. & Larsen, S. Flores & Canori, M., 2010. "Energy consumption of bioclimatic buildings in Argentina during the period 2001-2008," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 14(4), pages 1216-1228, May.
    2. Alejandro D. González, 2009. "Energy Subsidies in Argentina Lead to Inequalities and Low Thermal Efficiency," Energies, MDPI, vol. 2(3), pages 1-20, September.
    3. De Boeck, L. & Verbeke, S. & Audenaert, A. & De Mesmaeker, L., 2015. "Improving the energy performance of residential buildings: A literature review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 52(C), pages 960-975.

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