Modelización de una residencia para optimizar cargas térmicas en sistemas de climatización

Abstract

Energy efficiency in buildings is a term that is becoming increasingly common in the construction and engineering fields. This is due to trends and the importance of making the most optimal use of available resources while generating the lowest possible impact. Due to the recent energy crisis the country is experiencing and likely to continue to experience, these types of studies are necessary to raise awareness and allow more people to understand the importance of energy efficiency. Through simulation in Open Studio, it was determined how the correct selection of construction materials, as well as the application of thermal insulation, allowed a 54% reduction in the thermal load of a residence located in the Laguna Dorada neighborhood in Samborondón. Reducing the thermal load allowed for better selection of air conditioning equipment, as well as a reduction in both the installed thermal capacity and the number of units. The optimization of the equipment resulted in energy savings reflected in the electricity bill, increasing from $1,772.28 to $634.72, which represents a significant saving. These figures are exclusively for the HVAC system's consumption. Finally, we can see how good design decisions and the choice of construction materials can make a difference in a building's energy efficiency. Keywords: Energy efficiency, Openstudio, thermal insulation, thermal load, installed thermal capacity, energy savings.