Contents
Abstract I
Undertaking Iii
Certificate V
Acknowledgement Vii
Glossary Ix
I. Terminologies Ix
Ii. Abbreviations X
Iii. Units X
List Of Figures Xv
List Of Tables Xvii
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Background 1
1.2 Aim 2
1.3 Objective 2
1.4 Scope 2
1.5 Limitation 3
1.6 Net Zero Energy Building - Definition 4
1.7 Nzeb At Cept University – A Living Laboratory 5
1.8 Configuration Of Nzeb At Cept 6
1.8.1 Building Envelope 7
1.8.2 Solar Pv System 7
1.8.3 Hvac System 8
1.8.4 Building Operation 8
1.8.5 Building Management System 9
2. Literature Review 10
2.1 Building Energy Analysis Methods 10
2.2 Building Management Systems 12
2.3 Relevant Tools 12
2.4 Conclusion 12
2.5 Research Gaps 13
3. Research Methodology 14
3.1 Overview 14
3.2 Narrative Formation 14
3.3 Data Collection And Parameter Classification 15
3.4 Data Wrangling 15
3.5 Correlation And Regression Analysis 18
3.6 Extreme And Typical Data Representation 19
4. Analyses Types And Methods 20
4.1 Research Question 20
4.2 Environmental Analysis 20
4.3 Energy Analysis 21
4.4 Hvac System Study 22
4.5 Solar Pv System Performance 22
4.6 Thermal Comfort Analysis 22
4.7 Correlation And Regression Analysis 23
5. Results And Discussions 24
5.1 Environmental Analysis 24
5.1.1 Environmental Data Overview 24
5.1.2 Climate Study 24
5.1.3 Evidences Of Climate Change 27
5.2 Energy Analysis 31
5.2.1 Energy Consumption And Generation 31
5.2.2 Energy Performance Index 33
5.2.3 Hvac Energy Consumption 34
5.2.4 Summary 38
5.3 Thermal Comfort Analysis 39
5.4 Rooftop Photovoltaic Array Study 41
5.5 Correlation Study 42
5.6 Regression Study 43
6. Inferences 47
7. Conclusion 49
References 50
Annexures 53
A1. Statistical Tests And Equations Used 53
A2. Additional Results And Information 56