Alternative scenarios analysis concerning different types of fuels used for the coverage of the energy requirements of a typical apartment building in Thessaloniki, Greece. Part I: Fuel consumption and emissions

Abstract

This paper focuses on the analysis (concerning energy and environmental performance) and comparison of different types of fuel intended either for direct use (e.g. domestic boiler combustion) or indirect use (production of electricity that will be consumed) in order to satisfy the energy requirements of a typical apartment building in Thessaloniki, Greece. The energy requirements that are being examined are: space heating, water heating, kitchen and cooking appliances, lighting and other various electrical appliances. For the purposes of this analysis an apartment building model has been designed that simulates combinations of these operations sorted in five scenarios in proportion with the fuel being used and the way electricity is generated. The analysis’ obtained results concern: pollutant emissions per kg, kWh or m 3 of the fuel being used, daily total emissions that correspond to the estimated fuel required to satisfy the energy needs of the apartment building and the financial comparison of all scenarios.