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IBPSA 1995- Madison, USA
International Building Simulation Conference Madison, USA, 1995.
Contains 93 papers.
Volume content
This paper describes research related to the New Zealand Building Code. It reports a survey ofinternational approaches to building energy performance regulation.
This paper discusses development of a library of equation-based models for building HVAC system simulation.
The impact of central forced-air heating and cooling system modifications on the levels of selected pollutants in single-family houses was evaluated by simulating pollutant concentrations due to a variety of sources in eight houses with typical HV
New software (BASECALCTM) has been created for modelling heat losses from residential basements and slabs-on-grade.
Empirical validation of three thermal simulation programs using data from a passive solar building | 1995 | English
There is a continuing need to validate detailed thermal simulation programs of buildings. One way of doing this is to compare program predictions with measured building performance data. This is known as empirical validation.
InteSys Limited has developed a new dynamic simulation model for buildings, which emerges by itself as it receives the data or signals from the building under consideration.
CONTAM94 : a multizone airflow and contaminant dispersal model with a graphic user interface | 1995 | English
CONTAM94 is an easily used, public domain airflow and contaminant migration analysis program.combining algorithms for modeling airflow and contaminant dispersal in multizone buildings.
This study was carried out on a real site gymnasium situated in the center of France. The building is equipped with two remarkable energy saving systems; running together: a ventilated roof and an air-earth exchanger.
The Centre Scientifique, et Technique du Bâtiment and Gaz-de-France carried out a comprehensive study for providing professionals with dimensioning rules for hot water floor heating systems.
Analytical solutions to the heat flow equation in a dynamic insulation is presented. A numerical least:squares method, called the gradient method, to estimate the steady state and transient air flow through a dynamic insulation is presented.
Development of a database of building envelope simulations for evaluating building envelope retrofits | 1995 | English
As part of a new Federal program to promote energy efficient retrofit of commercial buildings, voluntary private-sector partners evaluate potential envelope retrofits for their buildings.
Integration of building energy simulation and HVAC design tools in the combine project | 1995 | English
Software packages form an integral part of the practices of most building design professionals today. Studies in the UK show that CAD is used in 81% of architectural practices.
This paper presents; the evaluation, of the impact of a CO2-based DCV system, which was performed bycomputer simulation.
The Research and Development Division at Gaz de France assesses; and improves building heating and cooling equipment by both experimental and modelling/simulation approaches.
Introduced in late 1993, MarketManager for Windows (MMWIN) is a productivity tool designed to meet the energy analysis needs of Utility DSM departments and of Performance Contractors.
An integrated approach for energy saving and control optimisation of centralized air-conditioning system | 1995 | English
This paper presents an integrated approach for the energy saving, control optimization and BEMS/BMSapplication of centralized air conditioning systems.
PowerDOE a new, PC-based building energy performance simulation tool, combines the full capabilities of DOE-2.IE with an easy-to-use, flexible WindowSTMgraphical user interface (GUI). PowerDOE is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department
Incorporating a modular system simulation program into a large energy analysis program : the linking of IBLAST and HVACSIM+ | 1995 | English
Most currently available hourly energy analysis programs utilize separate and sequential simulations of the building, air handling systems, and primary energy plants.
A simulation approach to determine a visual comfort index including daylight for adequate building performance evaluation | 1995 | English
Building performance evaluation requires accepted standards for comparison. Thermal comfort conditions are widely accepted. This is different for lighting issues: currently set standards are far from describing user comfort sensations.