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1.2 Background <strong>and</strong> literature review 11<br />

We can estimate <strong>the</strong> heating degree-day DDh using <strong>the</strong> following equation:<br />

∑ = d<br />

Dm<br />

+<br />

��� � ( θ −θ<br />

) . (1.1)<br />

d = 1<br />

F<br />

MD<br />

Sign + means that we can only take <strong>the</strong> positive values. Analogically, Eq. (1.2) is used to<br />

determine <strong>the</strong> cooling degree-day DDc.<br />

∑ = d<br />

Dm<br />

+<br />

��� � ( θ −θ<br />

) . (1.2)<br />

d=<br />

1<br />

MD<br />

F<br />

Based on degree-day DDh it is possible to calculate <strong>the</strong> energy required for central heating<br />

systems.<br />

E � �<br />

where:<br />

q<br />

DD<br />

L h 24 , (1.3)<br />

( θI −θ<br />

E ) ηhV<br />

f<br />

qL – design heat loss <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> buildings,<br />

θI – internal air temperature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> house,<br />

θE – external air temperature (ambient),<br />

ηh – efficiency <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> heating system,<br />

Vf – heating value <strong>of</strong> fuel.<br />

Modified Degree-Day method<br />

In order to reduce <strong>the</strong> inaccuracy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> DD procedure, an empirical correction factor CD<br />

(ASHRAE Systems H<strong>and</strong>book, 1976) that is a function <strong>of</strong> outdoor design temperature, is<br />

introduced.<br />

� � �<br />

q DD C<br />

L h D<br />

24 , (1.4)<br />

( θI −θ<br />

E ) ηhV<br />

f<br />

where CD is a correction factor for <strong>the</strong> heating effect versus degree days.

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