Energy Utilization Index Method for Predicting Building Energy Use. Volume II. Proposed Supplement to TB Eng 529.

Abstract

This report describes development of the Energy Utilization Index (EUI) method for manually calculating monthly and annual energy consumption for buildings on military installations. The method uses basic building parameters such as U-factors, dimensions, occupancy, type of HVAC equipment, and average monthly weather conditions to arrive at a prediction for a building's monthly and annual energy use. Procedures for aggregating individual building consumption data into facility and installation consumption predictions are provided. The method for correcting the predictions to account for actual weather conditions is also described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040344

Entities

People

  • Barry K. Hinkle
  • D. C. Hittle
  • James E. Piper
  • L. M. Windingland
  • Taghi Alereza

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cold Storage
  • Construction
  • Cooling
  • Efficiency
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Systems
  • Engineering
  • Heat Loss
  • Hot Water
  • Military Facilities
  • Office Buildings
  • Pipes
  • Radiation
  • Solar Radiation
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Regression Analysis.
  • Systems Analysis and Design