Case Study 5 - Merensky Library

 

Purpose:
Recommendations on energy savings in a library.
   
Problem:
Need dynamic energy simulation tool to predict energy consumption.
   
Solution:
NewQUICK is a dynamic energy simulation tool.
   
Verification:
Zones were verified by comparing current conditions to simulated conditions.
   
Results:
61% of the HVAC system energy consumption could be saved with a payback period of 1.6 months.
   
References:
S.P. Jordaan and D. Arndt, Establishing the energy saving potential of the Merensky library, TEMM International (Pty) Ltd., P.O. Box 13516, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, 0028, October 1998.