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--- planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:energy_balances_-_background [2018/06/22 12:43] – [See also] cblagojevic
+++ planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:energy_balances_-_background [2020/08/03 14:57] (current) – [Discussion about the purpose of heating] wfeist
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   - There are often critical remarks about the the calculation method too:\\ ** Can (stationary) U-values be used in calculations at all?  Isn't the heat storage more important than the thermal insulation, and isn't the whole U-value calculation method incorrect?**\\ No, the U-value calculation method is the correct approach as has been shown by many systematic analyses (see [[planning:thermal_protection:thermal_protection_works:Thermal protection vs. thermal storage]]). The comparison of the energy balance after the calculation and after the measurement additionally proves this.\\
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+==== Can a similar approach also be used to calculate the cooling demand? ====
+Yes, it can. It is exactely the same balance - the utilisation factor will now be applied to potentially remaining heat losses. This is implemented as the active cooling sheet in PHPP.\\
+It is also possible, to give an assessment of the thermal comfort if no active cooling is available: The is based on the [[:a_simplified_method_for_determining_thermal_comfort_in_summer_for_buildings_without_active_cooling|passive cooling sheet]].
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 ===== Reference area: Treated Floor Area =====
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 === Calculating the Treated Floor Area (TFA) ===
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-Here you will find detailed information on how to [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:energy_balances_-_background:calculating_the_Treated_Floor_Area| calculate the Treated Floor Area for PHPP calculations]].
+Here you will find detailed information on how to [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:energy_balances_-_background:calculating_the_Treated_Floor_Area| calculate the Treated Floor Area for PHPP calculations]].  {{:picopen:members_only.png?25|}}
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 **Further reading articles** \\
-[[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:energy_balances_-_background:calculating_the_treated_floor_area|]] \\
+[[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:energy_balances_-_background:calculating_the_treated_floor_area|]]  {{:picopen:members_only.png?25|}} \\
 [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:calculations in hot and humid climates|PHPP calculations in hot and humid climates]] \\