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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of CESBP 2025 - 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics - Volume 1 |
| Editors | Balázs Nagy, Zsuzsa Szalay |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media B.V. |
| Pages | 1083-1093 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Volume | 1 |
| ISBN (electronic) | 978-3-032-14011-1 |
| ISBN (print) | 978-3-032-14010-4, 978-3-032-14013-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2026 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Publication series
| Series | Lecture notes in civil engineering |
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| Volume | 795 LNCE |
| ISSN | 2366-2557 |
Symposium
| Title | 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics |
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| Abbreviated title | CESBP 2025 |
| Conference number | 6 |
| Duration | 11 - 13 September 2025 |
| Website | |
| Location | Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) |
| City | Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
External IDs
| ORCID | /0000-0001-5841-0537/work/215161714 |
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Keywords
- digital twins, heat load calculation, innovative planning, simulation, surface heating