A framework for assessing the energy performance of Personalized Environmental Control Systems (PECS) for heating, cooling and ventilation
Marco Perino, Matteo Bilardo, Enrico Fabrizio
Abstract
This study presents a methodological framework for assessing the energy performance of Personal Environmental Control Systems (PECS), aiming to address the existing gaps in standardized evaluation approaches. Initially, a systematic approach to delineate the distinct spatial control volumes associated with PECS is presented, facilitating the classification and comparison of various system types. Utilizing this framework, the study introduces definitions for energy efficiency and effectiveness specific to PECS, providing a procedure for the experimental assessment of the quantities related to these definitions. To validate the proposed framework, the method was applied to an illustrative case study involving two PECS under varying operational conditions – heating and cooling. The experimental results provide insights into the energy performance of the evaluated PECS, highlighting the framework's applicability and effectiveness in assessing their energy efficiency. The study underscores the importance of systematically evaluating PECS energy performance, offering a robust methodology that can guide future research and development efforts in this domain.