Integrated dynamic modeling for energy optimization in the building: Part 2: An application of the model to analysis of XYZ building

Abstract

A model has been designed to dynamically analyze and optimize energy consumption in building as integrated in Iran and other countries. This model can cover all characteristics and potentials of different types of building energy models and improve their weaknesses. The first part of this article discusses the capabilities and equations dominating the designed model. It also compares the strengths and weaknesses of the model with those of the existing models considering their historical literature. In this article, the application of the designed model for a XYZ case study building located at north of Tehran has been evaluated. Aiming at verification of the model, the outcomes were compared with the actual data for a 10-story high rise in 2011, and accuracy of the data was then verified by statistical standards. Finally, the typical optimized integrated multienergy systems model for the residential high rise was adopted after fulfilling the energy optimization phases. Using this model, with the initial investment cost of US$751,867 allotted to optimization, payback period of 6.1 years, and adjusted internal rate of return equal to 20.6%, energy consumption saving of nearly 60% can be achieved during 2011.