EAHE-D: A dataset for modeling and performance evaluation of earth to air heat exchangerszenodo

Abstract

Integrating natural ventilation with Earth-to-Air Heat Exchangers (EAHE) is an innovative approach that effectively combines the benefits of both systems to enhance indoor environments while reducing energy consumption and operational costs. Many studies focus on reducing reliance on conventional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems by optimizing the use of EAHE and natural ventilation in buildings to improve occupant comfort. However, these studies require actual datasets for systems’ design and optimization. This work aims to provide such a dataset using a deployed EAHE with in-situ measurements. The dataset is available in its original form, allowing users to perform data preprocessing according to their specific needs. Additionally, we offer a processed version of the dataset, which can be used to further investigate the effectiveness of EAHE deployment in buildings and its integration with other passive and active systems, aiming to enhance energy efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort.

Keywords

• Energy efficient buildings
• Thermal comfort
• Earth to air heat exchanger
• Simulations and performance evaluation
• Energy modeling
• Passive design