The main purpose of the thesis was to analyze and compare energy calculations for a residential house performed using two versions of the PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) software tool, versions 8 and 10. The aim of the research was to determine how the new version of the program differs from the older one in processing the same input data, calculating heat losses and gains, and the impact of these differences on the final energy rating of the building.
The theoretical part presents the basics of energy efficiency in buildings, including heat losses, heat gains, and energy efficiency standards such as low-energy, passive, and nearly zero-energy houses. The PHPP software package, its structure, operation, and individual tabs that enable a comprehensive energy analysis of a building are also described in detail.
The practical part deals with a residential house in Domžale, built in 1970. Its structural system, thermal envelope, building materials, and ventilation and heating systems are described. Based on the collected data, an energy balance was performed in both versions of the program.
The comparison of the results of the software packages covers the differences between the results of the energy balances, their justification based on calculations, and the differences in the input data.
The conclusion of the thesis also presents proposals for improving the energy efficiency of the building, such as additional insulation of the thermal envelope, improvement of airtightness, and installation of a ventilation system with heat recovery.
The thesis confirms that the PHPP V8 and PHPP V10 software packages are similar to the extent that their energy balance results are comparable, despite some differences.
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