Analysis of energy reduction through HVAC commissioning: A case study of a LEED certified new building

Young Ki Kim, Hasim Altan

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Abstract

HVAC commissioning is one of the most efficient processes to minimize energy waste and reducing performance gap by verifying and documenting building's entire systems. It is reported that building energy consumption can be reduced up to 20-40% and most building system deficiencies can be addressed through HVAC commissioning. Despite these benefits, it is often challenging to analyze and quantify building's energy savings of new building project through commissioning due to it is not easy to compare and analyze the actual energy use data and designed/calculated energy consumption. In this study, a case study of new building's HVAC commissioning was carried out the part of LEED Certification proceeding, and the commissioning results were compared and analyzed against designed/calculated energy consumption. The comparison data were used for evaluating dynamic simulation model and energy reduction achievement by HVAC commissioning. Through this paper, it shows that HAVC commissioning is possible to propose the energy reduction with reducing performance gap. Within this paper, the case study building's energy saving was achieved by 5.3% through HVAC commissioning.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th International Conference on Renewable Energy
Subtitle of host publicationGeneration and Application, ICREGA 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages216-219
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538622513
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 12 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Feb 26 2018Feb 28 2018

Publication series

Name5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018
Volume2018-January

Other

Other5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAl Ain
Period2/26/182/28/18

Keywords

  • Building Automation & Controls
  • Building Performance Gap
  • Commissioning and Energy Management
  • Dynamic Building Simulation
  • LEED Certification

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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