The effect of heat transfer coefficients of building partitions on the EP index value of a building


Vol. 521 (1) 2016 / środa, 24 października, 2018

(in Polish)

Anna Życzyńska

DOI: 10.15199/33.2016.01.10

Volume 521; Issue 1
Pages 30-32

Accepted for publication: 07.12.2015 r.

This paper presents the results of calculations concerning changes in the rate of annual demand for nonrenewable primary energy (EP) due to limitations on heat transfer coefficients of building partitions (U). The analysiswas conducted on the example of two multi-family buildings not equipped with a cooling systemhaving different shapes. Three cases concerning the requirements of the thermal insulation of building partitions contained in the technical regulations were studied. Case studies: first – buildings that meet current requirements; second – the requirements in force since 2017; third – the requirements thatwill be in force since 2021. Then, for each of the cases four variants that differ in efficiency of the heating system and a method for producing heat input were examined. Calculations were made in accordance with the principles of drawing up the energy performance of the building compliant with the national legislation. EP obtained values were compared to the maximum values given in the technical and construction regulations. The analysis shows that despite fulfilling the requirements for U and high efficiency installation systemit is not always possible tomeet the requirements for EP.
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Anna Życzyńska, Ph. D., Eng. - Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Anna Życzyńska, Ph. D., Eng.

a.zyczynska@pollub.pl