Exergy analysis, in addition to energy analysis, enables to study the effects of different operating temperatures on overall system performance. Exergy analysis also enables to compare different forms of energy flows (e.g. electricity vs. thermal) and, therefore, allows a holistic approach to system analysis. This talk outlines the main principles of exergy analysis, shows its applications in the analysis of heating and cooling systems in buildings, and presents results from the comparison of different heating and cooling systems using exergy. Exergy analysis is a powerful tool for improving and optimizing overall system performance.
See more of: Low Energy Building Design Using Exergy Modeling