An innovative analysis and experimental investigation on energy savings of a VAV system in hot and humid climates

An innovative calculation methodology is proposed in this paper which retains the accuracy of sophisticated computer simulation programs, such as DOE 2.1, but maintains the simplicity of simplified building energy calculation methods, such as the Modified Bin method. The entire calculation procedure is discussed and followed by a full-scale experiment on a VAV (Variable Air Volume) system which successfully demonstrated its effectiveness. This method is now proposed to be adapted as the main part of the national building energy code or PACS index in Taiwan. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.