LoginThe purpose of our research deals with the description of a methodology for the definition of specific weather sequences and their influence on the energy needs of HVAC system. We’ll apply the method on the tropical Reunion Island.
IBPSA 1997 - Prague, Czech Republic
International Building Simulation Conference 1997, Prague, Czech Republic.
Contains 117 papers.
Volume content
Weather sequences for predicting HVAC system behavior in residential units located in climates tropical | 1997 | English
Optimisation of mechanical systems in an integrated building energy analysis program: part I, conventional central plant equipment | 1997 | English
This is the first of two papers that describe the development of simulation methods for optimally controlled central plant equipment which have been implemented in the IBLAST (Integrated Building Loads Analysis and System Thermodynamics) building
The simulated cooling plant equips an office building whose maximum cooling demand is about 5 MW.
The purpose of this paper is to present a new method to energy analysis. The method consist three different phases: in the first phase the target values of energy consumption are determined.
Rational operation of a thermal storage tank with load prediction scheme by arx model approach | 1997 | English
Thermal storage tanks are widely used in Japan mainly to shift electrical energy usage to night time for the purpose of peak demand reduction. However, the operation of the system has not often been accepted with satisfaction in a real field.
A series of linked spreadsheets has been developed for the analysis and modeling of thermal and daylighting effects on the flow of energy in buildings.
HOT2000™, a residential energy analysis program, is constantly under evolution. New models are added to the program and its user base is ever expanding.
Combined conduction-convection-radiation heat transfer in concrete block walls with one or two cavities is simulated using the CFD code “FIDAP”.
This paper briefly reviews recent research into the modelling of complex fenestration systems, before presenting some results obtained by the use of a new (developing) simulation model, utilising Monte Carlo Methods and Geometric Optics (ray traci
A controller for heating systems is normally equipped with many facilities to make it flexible and the heating system more cost-efficient. This results in a number of input parameters to be given by the user.
Methodology for modelling/simulation of an office building equipped with an air-condicioning system | 1997 | English
This article presents a study of a building-equipment coupled system performed at the Gaz de France R & D Division. The commercial building under study is equipped with an air-conditioning installation which includes a gas-fired dual-seJVice a
Calibration of hourly energy simulations using hourly monitored data and monthly utility records for two case study buildings | 1997 | English
This paper presents a calibration methodology using only two to four weeks of hourly monitored and monthly utility records.
Dynamic link of light- and thermal simulation: on the way to integrated planning tools | 1997 | English
A method to evaluate the energy demand for lighting on an hourly basis is presented. The method is based on a raytracer and a dynamic modelling of the sky’s luminance distribution.
Training new users of simulation programs typically focuses on a single tool–specific techniques for interacting with, creating models, and assessing performance.
New generation of software? modeling of energy demands for residential ventilation with HTML interface | 1997 | English
The paper presents an interactive on-line package for calculation of energy and cost demands for residential infiltration and ventilation, with input and output data entry through a web browser. This is a unique tool.
A case study is used to introduce a two-step thermal demand calculation for buildings in order to take thermal bridges into consideration.
Integration of computer based modelling and an inter-disciplinary based approach to building design in post-graduate education | 1997 | English
Computer based design aids have much potential to improve the productivity of the design process and provide more confidence in the performance of a building.
Passport Plus is a new design tool for building thermal analysis which was developed within the European research project PASCOOL of the European Commission.
Design of air conditioning systems for efficient life-cycle operation using the ZEBRA software package | 1997 | English
Life-cycle design of air conditioning systems requires that plant should be capable of maintaining zone comfort conditions within specified limits, while minimising capital and operating costs.
Examination of the concept of using 'typical-week' weather data for simulation of annualized energy use in buildings | 1997 | English
This paper investigates the feasibility of using short segments of weather data to simulate annual energy use in buildings.