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Degree-days: comparison of calculation methods.

Author(s) : DAY A. R., KARAYIANNIS T. G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The uncertainties associated with calculating degree-days from traditional formulae and other approximate methods were examined. Comparisons were based on calculations using hourly temperature records. The ranges of uncertainty are small for published degree-days, but could be significant for a small percentage of occasions. If the methods are used for base temperatures lower than the current standard then the uncertainties increase. Also shown are the effects of these errors on the regression analysis often used in building energy monitoring.

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  • Original title: Degree-days: comparison of calculation methods.
  • Record ID : 1999-0365
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol. - vol. 19 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1998
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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