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Luther, Mark, Fuller, Robert and Oppenheim, D. 2002, Energy use in relocatable classrooms, in Modern practice of architectural science : from pedagogy to andragogy? : proceedings of the 36th conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, Geelong, November, 2002., ANZAScA, [Geelong, Vic.], pp. 285-290.

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Title Energy use in relocatable classrooms
Author(s) Luther, Mark
Fuller, Robert
Oppenheim, D.
Conference name Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association. Conference (36th : 2002 : Geelong, Vic.)
Conference location Geelong, Vic.
Conference dates 1-4 November 2002
Title of proceedings Modern practice of architectural science : from pedagogy to andragogy? : proceedings of the 36th conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, Geelong, November, 2002.
Editor(s) Luther, Mark
Publication date 2002
Conference series Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association. Conference
Start page 285
End page 290
Total pages 6
Publisher ANZAScA
Place of publication [Geelong, Vic.]
Summary A nine month study of four relocatables in Melbourne, each containing two classrooms and retro-fitted with various models of small reverse cycle air conditioner, found that the energy used for heating these "temporary" classrooms was only 19-20% of the energy used in permanent classrooms fitted with individual gas heaters. The energy delivered to the relocatables was calculated to be 20-27% less than that delivered to the permanent classrooms, when equipment efficiencies were considered. The reasons for this difference are explored in this paper. It was found superior insulation levels and reduced comfort levels appear to be the key factors responsible for the reduced annual heating energy demand. CO2 emissions for the AC units in heating mode were calculated to be 16% greater than for individual gas heaters. The AC units were also used for cooling and on average the total annual energy consumption for heating and cooling was found to be just over 700 kWh or 11.6 kWh -2 m.
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ISBN 0958192502
Language eng
Field of Research 120202 Building Science and Techniques
Socio Economic Objective 970112 Expanding Knowledge in Built Environment and Design
HERDC Research category E1 Full written paper - refereed
Copyright notice ©2002, ANZAScA
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30004710

Document type: Conference Paper
Collections: School of Architecture and Built Environment
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