Energy Analysis of Student-Designed Solar House
Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Civil Engineering
Research Advisor
Baur, Stuart Werner, 1965-
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Funding Source
Missouri S& T Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Program
Abstract
This paper presents the findings from an undergraduate research project concerning the energy efficiency, consumption, and generation of a 1000 ft2 solar house. The results were compared to a home of similar size and layout built using traditional construction methods. The solar house was modeled after the Chameleon House: Missouri University of Science and Technology's 2013 entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The efficiency of the design was analyzed using Energy-10 Version 1.8 software. For this comparison, a fictional American couple was created and a breakdown of their energy-use habits was recorded to accurately depict the magnitude of energy consumption. A 71 percent energy savings was forecasted using the Energy- 10 software by incorporating various energy conserving strategies in the home's design. In addition, if a 9.1 kW photovoltaic array is also installed on a home of this size, it is possible to fully offset the energy consumption of the home.
Biography
Samantha is a senior in Civil Engineering with a minor in Sustainability. She grew up on a farm near Hokah, Minnesota and is the daughter of Anthony and Connie Wermager. Currently, she is completing her final season as a member of the Missouri S& T Track and Field Team. Samantha has served as Treasurer, President, and Fundraising Chair of M-Club, a varsity athletic service organization. She is also a member of Tau Beta Pi (an engineering honor society) as well as Salsa Club. After working this summer and fall at Abeinsa BO in Chesterfield, MO; Samantha will return to Missouri S& T to finish up her bachelor's degree and continue her education through graduate studies in Civil Engineering.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Carver Room
Presentation Date
03 Apr 2013, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Energy Analysis of Student-Designed Solar House
Carver Room
This paper presents the findings from an undergraduate research project concerning the energy efficiency, consumption, and generation of a 1000 ft2 solar house. The results were compared to a home of similar size and layout built using traditional construction methods. The solar house was modeled after the Chameleon House: Missouri University of Science and Technology's 2013 entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The efficiency of the design was analyzed using Energy-10 Version 1.8 software. For this comparison, a fictional American couple was created and a breakdown of their energy-use habits was recorded to accurately depict the magnitude of energy consumption. A 71 percent energy savings was forecasted using the Energy- 10 software by incorporating various energy conserving strategies in the home's design. In addition, if a 9.1 kW photovoltaic array is also installed on a home of this size, it is possible to fully offset the energy consumption of the home.
