Dynamic Heating Load Analysis for the Precise Design of Surface Heating Systems

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Abstract

The conventional heating load calculation set forth by DIN EN 12831 often results in substantial oversizing, which is unsustainable in light of dynamic regenerative energy systems. This paper introduces a simulation-based approach that bridges the gap between static standards and the variability inherent in both energy demand and renewable energy supply. By integrating building component simulations with whole-building modeling, this research offers comprehensive insight into temperature distributions, thermal comfort, and overall system dynamics. Two practical challenges are addressed: refining underfloor heating (UFH) installation distances for optimized thermal performance, and evaluating minimal insulation strategies for UFH supply pipes in corridors. The results underscore how dynamic methodologies can adjust the boundary conditions specified by DIN EN 12831, ensuring heating systems are sized more closely to actual operational demands. Additionally, the plausibility of very narrow installation spacing and minimal insulation is critically evaluated to balance energy savings with practical feasibility. The findings demonstrate the broad applicability of a dynamic design framework, offering actionable guidance for more efficient, sustainable building heating systems aligned with future energy transitions.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of CESBP 2025 - 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics - Volume 1
EditorsBalázs Nagy, Zsuzsa Szalay
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages1083-1093
Number of pages11
Volume1
ISBN (electronic)978-3-032-14011-1
ISBN (print)978-3-032-14010-4, 978-3-032-14013-5
Publication statusPublished - 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

Series Lecture notes in civil engineering
Volume795 LNCE
ISSN2366-2557

Symposium

Title6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics
Abbreviated titleCESBP 2025
Conference number6
Duration11 - 13 September 2025
Website
LocationBudapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
CityBudapest
CountryHungary

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-5841-0537/work/215161714

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Keywords

  • digital twins, heat load calculation, innovative planning, simulation, surface heating