Abstract
Abstract The paper presents the results of identification and assessment of the energy demand for cooling purposes in the museum building. The analysis of cooling demand and assessment of indoor air quality were performed by the simulation analysis and validated by the measurement campaign of the indoor air quality in the building under consideration. For the purpose of thermal analysis the IDA ICE software was used. All simulations were carried out using meteorological data recorded by the local weather station. The results of the study indicate the necessity to use cooling in the museum premises. Presented analysis of the heat loads, which can occur in the exhibition rooms, can be helpful in making the decision about the installation of air conditioning systems in the museum, especially when thermal renovation of the building is planned. Such system can guarantee proper protection of the exhibits as well as thermal comfort for visitors.
Highlights
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the factors, which decide on the safety of exhibitions located in museum buildings
Most of the museums are located in historic buildings, in which technical solutions often do not comply with current requirements
Constant air change rate was set at 0.3 ACH thanks to natural ventilation
Summary
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the factors, which decide on the safety of exhibitions located in museum buildings Parameters such as indoor air temperature, relative humidity and solar radiation must be maintained within certain limits, dependent on the type of exhibits [1]. Factor analysis of the survey results showed that the ambient environment is a decisive factor for the perception and satisfaction of the visitors, thermal comfort, and physical factors such as noise, number of visitors to the exhibition at the same time and even rest area are significant These are the factors of rather sociological nature and emotional affect, than concerning technical solutions that create indoor climate, and will not be considered in this paper. The difficulties in ensuring proper IAQ in museums result from historical value of these buildings, and, because of their heritage importance, there is no permission for any rebuilding or reconstruction of them
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