This paper investigates energy saving measures for the ventilation system of large shopping centers. This kind of buildings is characterized by high yearly energy consumptions, because of the high level of operating hours and the frequent use of obsolete technologies. In the analyzed case studies, three big Do It Yourself (DIY) shops, located in Italy, are considered. Two different approaches are considered, they are aimed at reducing the annual energy consumption for the indoor air exchange of the sales area. The first considered retrofit solution consists in the installation of heat recovery exchangers, reducing the energy demand for the air thermal treatment without changing the airflow value. In the second scenario, smart air quality sensors are inputs for the modulation of the air exchange rate according to the actual requirement for indoor air quality. In a third scenario, the application of both retrofit solutions is considered. For each scenario, the paper reports the yearly energy savings, the avoided CO2 emissions and cost saving indicators. Furthermore, as the three shops are equipped with different heating systems and are located in different parts of Italy, a technological and climatic comparison is provided.

Curto, D., Franzitta, V., Longo, S., Montana, F., Riva Sanseverino, E. (2019). Investigating energy saving potential in a big shopping center through ventilation control. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY, 49 [10.1016/j.scs.2019.101525].

Investigating energy saving potential in a big shopping center through ventilation control

Curto, Domenico
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Franzitta, Vincenzo;Longo, Sonia;Montana, Francesco;Riva Sanseverino, Eleonora
2019-01-01

Abstract

This paper investigates energy saving measures for the ventilation system of large shopping centers. This kind of buildings is characterized by high yearly energy consumptions, because of the high level of operating hours and the frequent use of obsolete technologies. In the analyzed case studies, three big Do It Yourself (DIY) shops, located in Italy, are considered. Two different approaches are considered, they are aimed at reducing the annual energy consumption for the indoor air exchange of the sales area. The first considered retrofit solution consists in the installation of heat recovery exchangers, reducing the energy demand for the air thermal treatment without changing the airflow value. In the second scenario, smart air quality sensors are inputs for the modulation of the air exchange rate according to the actual requirement for indoor air quality. In a third scenario, the application of both retrofit solutions is considered. For each scenario, the paper reports the yearly energy savings, the avoided CO2 emissions and cost saving indicators. Furthermore, as the three shops are equipped with different heating systems and are located in different parts of Italy, a technological and climatic comparison is provided.
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Curto, D., Franzitta, V., Longo, S., Montana, F., Riva Sanseverino, E. (2019). Investigating energy saving potential in a big shopping center through ventilation control. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY, 49 [10.1016/j.scs.2019.101525].
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