States that current methods of estimating heat demand of buildings are very inaccurate, and so large safety margins are used which usually result in overestimating the necessary heating plant capacity. Describes computer program developed to improve the accuracy of heat demand calculations. Gives formulae used in the program for calculating heat demand, pressure conditions and air flow within the building. Gives example of the use of the program to calculate the effect of wind on an eight-storey residential building.
Calculation of infiltration and transmission heat loss in residential buildings by computer.
Year:
1968
Bibliographic info:
Jnl. Inst. Heat. Vent. Engrs. 35 p 357-368